Content Creator
About The Position
WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring a Content Creator to shoot and edit video for television and digital platforms. The role creates news content for newscasts, RochesterFirst.com, mobile apps, streaming platforms, and social media, and contributes story ideas for broadcast and digital audiences. The Content Creator works in the field on breaking news and enterprise coverage, gathering information and interviews, and manages content from acquisition through editing and distribution. The position uses mobile journalism tools, stabilized camera systems, traditional ENG cameras, newsroom editing systems, and live transmission technology. It collaborates with reporters, producers, and digital teams to deliver effective multi-platform storytelling while following Nexstar standards and applicable FCC regulations. The role is based in Rochester, New York, and requires flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and breaking-news situations. Compensation is $17.79–$19.23 per hour, commensurate with experience and skill level.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, photography, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in news photography, editing, and multi-platform content creation.
- Demonstrated ability to use modern field technology, including mobile devices and OSMO-style equipment.
- Experience producing vertical video and social-first storytelling.
- Strong understanding of digital publishing, social media platforms, and audience engagement.
- Ability to work independently and own content from gathering through distribution.
- Excellent storytelling, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with broadcast and digital editing systems.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and breaking-news situations.
Responsibilities
- Shoot, edit, and deliver high-quality video for newscasts, RochesterFirst.com, mobile apps, streaming platforms, and social media.
- Gather, develop, and contribute story ideas, emphasizing content that performs across digital and broadcast platforms.
- Create content for breaking news and enterprise coverage, prioritizing speed, accuracy, and audience impact.
- Use smartphones, mobile journalism apps, OSMO and similar stabilized camera systems, traditional ENG cameras, and newsroom editing systems.
- Create vertical video and mobile-first content for social and digital distribution.
- Operate live transmission technology such as TVU, LiveU, or similar systems in live and breaking-news environments.
- Conduct interviews and gather information in the field with a digital-first mindset.
- Edit and publish content quickly for simultaneous use across linear, digital, and social platforms.
- Use newsroom systems and mobile tools to post content in real time, including during live or breaking coverage.
- Collaborate with reporters, producers, and digital teams on consistent, effective multi-platform storytelling.
- Apply an understanding of audience engagement and platform-specific content strategies.
- Ensure content meets Nexstar standards and complies with FCC and applicable regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days.
- Health insurance plans.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401K Retirement Plan.
- Paid parental leave.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Teladoc and behavioral health services.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- Life insurance plans.
- Paid short-term disability.
- Many additional benefit options.
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Job Type
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