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Nexstar Media Group

Sports Content Creator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $18/hr

WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring a Sports 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 ...

Tribune Media

Sports Content Creator

Rochester, NY

$16.50 - $18/hr

Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality * Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner * Participates in and ...

WOWK-TV

Sports Content Creator

Rochester, NY

$16.50 - $18/hr

Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality * Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner * Participates in and ...

Da Francesco's

Sports Content Supervisor

Portland, OR · Hybrid

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Digital Remedy

Digital Content Producer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be comfortable producing and publishing sports content, with a working knowledge of local, college, and professional sports, as sports coverage is an important ...

The Walt Disney Company

Content Insertion Lead

$51K - $79K/yr

Content Operations is ultimately responsible for successfully delivering Disney's entertainment and sports content to millions of people every day. This involves developing, operating, and managing a ...

Gondola

Director, Content

Tampa, FL · On-site

$150 - $190/hr

# Director, Content## United Soccer League • ### @\_uslhqPosted on 8/7/2026 • Full-time## * ... Experience covering live sports, entertainment or other real-time events requiring strong editorial ...

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How much do sport content jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for sport content in the United States is $38.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $45.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sport content?

Sport content refers to any media, articles, videos, or digital material that covers topics related to sports. This can include live game coverage, athlete interviews, analysis, commentary, highlights, and feature stories about teams or sporting events. Sport content is produced by journalists, broadcasters, bloggers, and content creators to inform, entertain, and engage sports fans across various platforms like TV, websites, social media, and podcasts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sports content creator?

To thrive as a Sports Content Creator, you need strong writing, storytelling, and sports knowledge, often supported by a background in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and basic photo/video editing tools is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to engage audiences with clear communication are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure the production of compelling, accurate, and timely sports content that attracts and retains a dedicated audience.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in sport content creation, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in sport content creation often face tight deadlines, especially when covering live events or breaking news, which requires quick turnaround without sacrificing accuracy. They must also stay updated on rapidly changing storylines and adapt content for multiple platforms, such as social media, websites, and video channels. Collaboration with athletes, coaches, and other media professionals is frequent, making strong communication and relationship-building skills essential. Staying organized, using project management tools, and continually developing multimedia skills can help overcome these challenges and ensure engaging, timely content.

What is the difference between Sport Content vs Sport Journalist?

AspectSport ContentSport Journalist
CredentialsRelevant degrees in media, communications, or sports managementJournalism degree or related experience
Work EnvironmentMedia companies, online platforms, sports networksNews outlets, newspapers, sports magazines
Industry UsageCreating multimedia content, social media posts, videosReporting, interviewing, writing articles

Sport Content professionals focus on producing multimedia content for digital and social media platforms, while Sport Journalists primarily report, write, and analyze sports news for traditional media outlets. Both roles require strong sports knowledge, but their work environments and output formats differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Sport Content job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $80,932 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Sports Content Creator

Rochester, NY • On-site

Nexstar Media Group
Broadcasting • 1 - 5K employees

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 106 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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$16.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring a Sports 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/Rochester First streaming/RochesterFirst.com in Rochester, New York is hiring a Sports Content Creator who is a presenter/producer of digital sports content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to all consumers. The Sports Content Creator analyzes and presents facts about sports events by interview, investigation or observation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms
  • Creates programs and long form content appropriate for streaming channels and platforms
  • Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  • Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner
  • Participates in and originates interview and discussion sports content for streaming platforms
  • Regularly posts content to various social media platforms
  • Generates original story ideas for traditional and non-traditional sports topics
  • Operates and maintains podcast broadcast equipment
  • Connects with various local and national sports figures for interview and discussion content
  • Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content
  • Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
  • Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage
  • Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
  • Shoots video for sports reports
  • Sets up, composes and executes video content for live, recorded and social items
  • Maintains video equipment
  • Edits video clips for social platforms, website, streaming and television broadcasts
  • Writes stories for the social platforms, website, streaming and television broadcasts
  • Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements & Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Superior on-air presence
  • Minimum three years' experience in sports reporting and anchoring (more or less depending on market size)
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
  • Experience with posting and editing content to all social media platforms
  • Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
  • Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners and other office equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Flexibility to work any shift

Compensation $16.50 - $18 / hour commensurate with applicant's 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 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's 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. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's 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 Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
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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About Nexstar Media Group

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

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Irving, TX, US

Year founded

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