News Photographer

WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring aNews Photographerto join our award-winning team. With the credibility and strength of our 75-year trusted brand WROC/RochesterFirst is Rochester NYs universal local source for news weather and information across all platforms.

Rochester NY ranked as the nations second most affordable housing market offers an exceptional quality of lifewith outstanding dining lively entertainment scenic parks and golf courses and a friendly welcoming community.

WROC-TV/ York is hiring aNews Photographerto shoot and edit video for television and digital platforms.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Shoot edit and deliver high-quality video for newscasts mobile apps streaming platforms and social media

• Actively gather develop and contribute story ideas emphasizing content that performs across digital and broadcast platforms

• Serve as a frontline content creator prioritizing speed accuracy and audience impact in breaking news and enterprise coverage

• Utilize modern storytelling tools and technology including:

  • Smartphones and mobile journalism apps

  • OSMO and similar stabilized camera systems

  • Traditional ENG cameras and newsroom editing systems

• Create vertical video and mobile-first contentdesigned for social and digital distribution

• Operate live transmission technology (TVU LiveU or similar)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 to ensure consistent effective multi-platform storytelling

• Maintain a strong understanding of audience engagement and platform-specific content strategies

• Ensure all content meets Nexstar standards and complies with FCC and applicable regulations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in communications journalism photography or 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 with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

• Familiarity with broadcast and digital editing systems

• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record

• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights weekends and breaking news situations

Compensation: $16 - $18.50 an hourcommensuratewithapplicants 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 and 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. 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 310000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns Americas 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. Nexstars national television properties include The CW Americas 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 Companys portfolio of digital assets including its local TV station websites The Hill and are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information please visit .

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.