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Nexstar Media Group

Sports Content Creator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

Tribune Media

Sports Content Creator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

WOWK-TV

Sports Content Creator

Rochester, NY

$16.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

WOWK-TV

Digital Content Creator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $17.50/hr

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 ...

Tribune Media

Digital Content Creator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $17.50/hr

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 ...

Nexstar Media Group

Digital Content Creator

Rochester, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $17.50/hr

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 ...

Tribune Media

Multimedia Journalist

Rochester, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

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 ...

WOWK-TV

Multimedia Journalist

Rochester, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

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 ...

Nexstar Media Group

Multimedia Journalist

Rochester, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

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 ...

Nexstar Media Group

News Anchor/MMJ

Rochester, NY · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

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 ...

Tribune Media

News Anchor/MMJ

Rochester, NY · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

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 ...

WOWK-TV

News Anchor/MMJ

Rochester, NY · On-site

$85K - $105K/yr

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 ...

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How much do sports producer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports producer in Rochester, NY is $121,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,400.00 and $124,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a sports producer do?

A Sports Producer oversees the production of sports broadcasts, ensuring smooth execution from planning to airing. They coordinate with directors, camera crews, and on-air talent to deliver engaging sports content. Responsibilities include scripting, editing highlights, booking guests, and managing live event coverage. They also ensure broadcasts meet technical and editorial standards while keeping audiences informed and entertained.

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

To thrive as a Sports Producer, you need a keen understanding of sports, storytelling, broadcast production, and relevant educational experience, often gained through a degree in journalism, broadcasting, or a related field. Technical proficiency with editing software (like Adobe Premiere or Avid), live production equipment, and broadcast management systems is crucial. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to work effectively under deadline pressure are important soft skills for the role. These competencies enable a Sports Producer to craft compelling content, manage live productions smoothly, and adapt quickly to fast-paced, dynamic sports environments.

What are some typical challenges sports producers face during live broadcasts?

Sports Producers often face the challenge of making real-time decisions as games can be unpredictable and situations can change rapidly, such as dealing with unexpected delays, technical issues, or breaking news. They must coordinate closely with on-air talent, camera operators, and directors to adjust coverage and maintain seamless transitions throughout the broadcast. Staying calm under pressure and thinking quickly are key to successfully navigating these dynamic environments. This fast-paced nature of the job fosters strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, making the role both demanding and rewarding for those who enjoy live sports and production.

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Infographic showing various Sports Producer job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, and 36% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $121,960 per year, or $58.6 per hour.

Sports Content Creator

Nexstar Media Group

Rochester, NY • On-site

$16.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Nexstar Media Group rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 76 rated media

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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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.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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