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.
-Extremely organized. You'll be coordinating people, travel, schedules, footage, deadlines, and multiple projects at once. You should be able to work in a fast-paced news environment and be willing to work on weekends.
-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 form.
-Curious. You should genuinely enjoy learning about unfamiliar places and people and figuring out what makes a story interesting.
-Resourceful. If there's someone we need to interview, your instinct should be to figure out how to reach them.
-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 slice up videos that have already been created. You do not need to be formally trained in video editing (though previous experience is a plus!), but you must have a nose for good content to help promote our videos across social channels.
-Platform-savvy. You should understand that what works on YouTube may not work on Facebook or Instagram — and know how to adapt content accordingly.
-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.
