Digital Multimedia Journalist: Live Reports & Social Video

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television’s KCRA 3 in Northern California seeks a Digital Multimedia Journalist to blend live television reporting with multimedia storytelling for digital and social platforms. You will report to the News Operations Manager and serve as a vital contributor across TV, web, streaming, and social channels.

You will capture, edit, and publish engaging content, write scripts, and collaborate with the news team to connect with diverse audiences while upholding journalistic integrity.

Qualifications

• 2 or more 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.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive under deadline pressure and juggle multiple priorities.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• Bilingual experience will be considered as a plus.

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

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Script editing

Video editing

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline management

Audience engagement

Bilingual experience

Tools

Video editing tools

Job description

Hearst Television’s KCRA 3 in Northern California seeks a Digital Multimedia Journalist to blend live television reporting with multimedia storytelling for digital and social platforms. You will report to the News Operations Manager and serve as a vital contributor across TV, web, streaming, and social channels.

You will capture, edit, and publish engaging content, write scripts, and collaborate with the news team to connect with diverse audiences while upholding journalistic integrity.