Hybrid Producer/Content Creator

confidential; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Health insurance plans

Health Savings

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K Retirement Plan

Paid parental leave

Dental

Vision

Teladoc

Behavioral health services

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance plans

Paid short term disability

Job summary

WROC/RochesterFirst, part of Nexstar Media Inc., is seeking a Hybrid Producer/Content Creator to join a fast-paced newsroom in Rochester, NY. You will report stories, produce newscasts, and craft content for TV and digital platforms, shaping daily coverage and narratives across all channels.

The ideal candidate has a broadcast journalism degree or equivalent experience, strong English communication, and at least two years in news reporting with a sharp on-air presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (depends on market size).
• Superior on-air presence and newsroom adaptability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Report news stories for broadcast with background and details.
• Produce newscasts for broadcast across platforms.
• Edit video for shows and digital products.
• Shoot, write, and edit news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journal

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

News reporting experience

On-air presence

Deadline management

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

WROC/RochesterFirst is EXCITED to announced we are hiring a Hybrid Producer/Content Creator to join our award-winning team. News is rapidly changing, and we are looking for a candidate who excels in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

In this role, you'll get to leave your mark on our news product, both on-air and online, in a variety of ways and help tell stories that matter in the Rochester market. Your work will be showcased throughout the day on all of our platforms.

In this position, your voice will have an impact. Whether it's helping decide what stories we cover daily, writing teases and other content, or pitching and reporting on all of the important stories across our region - you will be on the cutting edge of news as it continues to evolve into the digital era.

With the credibility and strength of our 75-year trusted brand, WROC/RochesterFirst is Rochester, NY's universal local source for news, weather, and information. Rochester, NY, ranked as the nation's second most affordable housing market, offers an exceptional quality of life— with outstanding dining, lively entertainment, scenic parks, and golf courses, and a friendly, welcoming community. You will NEVER be bored, whether at work or exploring the region.

If you're interested in growing your career in new and exciting ways, we'd love to have you join our team!

Job Description

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Edits video for shows and digital products
• Shoot, write, and edit news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

Compensation: $17.79 - $19.23 an hour commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level.

WROC/RochesterFirst, Nexstar Media Inc. offers excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days, health insurance plans, Health Savings, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teladoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options.

• paid vacations
• holidays
• sick leave
• personal days
• health insurance plans
• Health Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K Retirement Plan
• paid parental leave
• dental
• vision
• Teladoc
• behavioral health services
• prescription drug coverage
• life insurance plans
• paid short term disability
• many more benefit options

Compensation package will be based on experience.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.