Digital Multimedia Journalist

Hearst Magazines; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

KCRA 3, a Hearst Television station, is seeking a Digital Multimedia Journalist to blend on-air reporting with digital and social storytelling across TV, web, streaming and social platforms. The role reports to the News Operations Manager and is an IBEW union position.

Responsibilities include presenting live reports, capturing and editing content for multiple platforms, and developing original, digital-only story ideas with a strong emphasis on audience engagement and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in digital content production, journalism or broadcasting.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and script-editing skills.
• Must have experience with video editing tools.
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record.
• Work varied shifts, including mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Deep understanding of current digital trends, social media algorithms and audience engagement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Present live reports, including breaking news, for weekend morning newscasts.
• Capture, edit, and publish content for all platforms.
• Pitch and execute unique digital-only story ideas.
• Experiment with formats for short-form video, live streaming and interactive content.
• Maintain brand consistency while adapting to platform tones.
• Produce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and content beyond TV segments.
• Support audience growth with shareable social content.
• Uphold journalistic integrity and ethics.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Script editing

Teamwork

Communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Digital trends

Bilingual (nice-to-have)

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

KCRA 3, the news leader in Northern California and a Hearst Television station, is looking for a Digital Multimedia Journalist. This position combines the energy of live television reporting and creating multimedia for our digital and social platforms. The successful candidate loves to tell stories and collaborate with our news team about how to connect with audiences in meaningful ways on TV, web, streaming and social media. You will report to the News Operations Manager. This is an IBEW Union position.

Responsibilities

• Present live reports, including breaking news, for weekend morning newscasts.
• Capture, edit, and publish timely, engaging content for all platforms.
• Pitch and execute unique story ideas for original digital-only coverage.
• Experiment with creative formats for short-form video, long-form storytelling, live streaming and interactive content.
• Maintain brand consistency while embracing platform-specific tone and style.
• Produce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and written content that go beyond what airs on TV.
• Support audience growth by creating shareable, compelling content designed for social media.
• Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Requirements

• 2 or more years of professional experience in digital content production, journalism or broadcasting
• Strong storytelling, writing, and script-editing skills
• Can carry up to 30 pounds of equipment
• Must have experience with video editing tools
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Work varied shifts, including mornings, weekends and holidays
• Deep understanding of current digital trends, social media algorithms and audience engagement techniques
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to thrive under deadline pressure and juggle multiple priorities
• Related military experience will be considered
• Bilingual experience is a plus

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $58,000and $70,000.The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs