WROC/RochesterFirst
Media
DigitalContentCreator
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Digital Content Creator at WROC/RochesterFirst. Skills: Content creation, Digital media, Journalism. Write news stories. Aggregate news stories”
Industry & Context.
Work nights, Work weekends, Work any shifts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
writing and editing skills, knowledge of AP style, knowledge of online news journalism, basic photography, basic videography, basic editing for digital delivery, proficiency in web content management systems, proficiency with Facebook, proficiency with X, proficiency with Instagram, proficiency with TikTok, proficiency with YouTube, proficiency with social media platforms, work independently, work collaboratively, copy editing, quality control
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in journalism, newsroom experience, basic graphic design experience, Photoshop, Adobe Express
What You'll Do.
Aggregate news stories
Publish multimedia elements
Create engaging stories
Create engaging videos
Create engaging imagery
Gather information through research
Gather information through interviews
Gather information through experience
Gather information through event attendance
Perform quality control
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively; Work in newsroom
Full Job Description
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. WROC/RochesterFirst, Nexstar Media Inc. offers exce
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