Digital Content Creator

WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring a Digital Content Creator to join our award‑winning team. 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 across all platforms.

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.

WROC-TV/RochesterFirst.com in Rochester, New York is hiring a Digital Content Creator to work in the newsroom writing, aggregating, and publishing news stories, videos, and multimedia elements to our station’s digital platforms. The ideal candidate will be well‑versed in web content production, writing, and journalism, and have a working knowledge of the digital media landscape.

Requirements

Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail and knowledge of AP style

Knowledge of online news journalism and best practices

Basic photography, videography and editing for digital delivery

Creates engaging stories, videos and imagery for our viewers specific to platforms

Gathers information through research, interviews, experience, or attendance of events

Proficiency in web content management systems

Proficiency with Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other social media platforms required

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Flexibility with working any and all shifts, including nights and/or weekends

Copy editing and quality control across our various digital platforms

Bachelor’s degree in journalism and newsroom experience preferred

Basic graphic design experience with Photoshop, Adobe Express preferred

Perform other duties as assigned

Compensation
$16.50 - $17.50 an hour commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.

Benefits
WROC/RochesterFirst, Nexstar Media Inc. offers excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) 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.

Company Information
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.

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.

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