Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
-Mission-Aligned. We are fiercely non-partisan. We believe established news outlets are often biased and out-of-touch; influencers are often poorly informed and sensationalist; and cable news networks are hopelessly partisan. Being aligned with this mission is a prerequisite for working at Roca.
-A Strong Writer. In addition to hosting YouTube videos, you will be writing for our Substack, the Roca Mag. You must be a strong writer.
-Strong on Camera. As a face of Roca, it’s critical that you are confident and sociable both on and off the camera.
-Knowledgeable About Current Events. You’ll be making videos about the most pressing issues, from AI to foreign policy and immigration. You have to know what’s going on, and how to concisely convey the information in video and written form.
-Extremely Organized. You'll be coordinating travel, schedules, footage, deadlines, news writing, and multiple projects at once. You should be able to work in a fast-paced news environment and be willing to work on weekends.
-Curious. You should genuinely enjoy learning about unfamiliar places and people and figuring out what makes a story interesting.
-Ambitious. Roca is a growing company with big goals. We want someone who wants responsibility, moves quickly, and is excited to build.
-Nose for Good Video Content. You will be responsible for planning and executing reporting trips. What are our viewers interested in seeing? What’s a good story?
-Willing to Learn. You won't have all the answers on day one. You must be willing and able to grow into the role.
-Note: Journalism degree/experience is not required.
-Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and able to relocate to New York City.
