Multimedia Journalist

Ready to take the next leap in your journalism career WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring aMultimedia Journalistto join our award-winning team! Were looking for a candidate who is PASSIONATE about news. Confident enthusiastic and excited to lead by example. The industry is evolving quickly and this position will reflect. We want someone who understands the importance of delivery quality stories both on-air and on our digital platforms. You will have the opportunity to be a strong leader in our newsroom.

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. Between your time at WROC/RochesterFirst and your free time exploring the region you will NEVER be bored.

WROC-TV/ in Rochester New York is hiring a Multimedia Journalist who produces reports shoots writes voices edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reports news stories and other content for Linear Digital CTV App Social and other platforms describing the background and details of events

• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories

• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details

• Determines a storys emphasis length and format and organizes material accordingly

• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

• Gathers information about events through research interviews experience or attendance at political news sports artistic social or other functions

• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community

• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas

• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions

• Checks reference materials such as books news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

• Shoots and edits news events and news reports

• Produces and presents reports for all platforms

• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

• Writes content for the website and other digital platforms

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• Fluency in English

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

• Minimum two years experience in news reporting (depending on market size)

• Superior on-air presence

• Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment

• Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Valid drivers license with a good driving record

• Flexibility to work any shift

Compensation $17.75 - $24 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.