Digital Content Creator
About the Role
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. The successful candidate will work in our newsroom, writing, aggregating, and publishing news stories, videos, and multimedia elements to our station's digital platforms.
Responsibilities
- Write, aggregate, and publish news stories, videos, and multimedia elements for digital platforms
- Create engaging stories, videos, and imagery specific to platforms
- Gather information through research, interviews, experience, or attendance of events
- Perform copy editing and quality control across various digital platforms
- Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
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 skills for digital delivery
- Proficiency in web content management systems
- Proficiency with Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other social media platforms
- Flexibility to work any and all shifts, including nights and/or weekends
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in journalism and newsroom experience preferred
- Basic graphic design experience with Photoshop, Adobe Express preferred
Pay
$16.50 - $17.50 per hour, commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level.
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 insurance
- Teladoc and behavioral health services
- Prescription drug coverage
- Life insurance plans
- Paid short-term disability
WROC/RochesterFirst is part of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a leading diversified media company. Rochester, NY offers an exceptional quality of life, with outstanding dining, lively entertainment, scenic parks, and a friendly community.