Dynamic On-Camera Host & Reporter

Hearst Television; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; 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 an experienced Host/Reporter based in Sacramento to deliver compelling stories across TV, digital, streaming and social platforms. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind, report to the Assistant News Director, and collaborate with a diverse team on deadline-driven content.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years on-camera hosting or reporting, strong storytelling and writing skills, and a willingness to travel for

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional on-camera hosting or reporting experience.
• Strong storytelling, writing and script-editing skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be willing to travel as needed for story assignments.
• Can work varied shifts as needed.
• Deep understanding of current digital trends, social media algorithms and audience engagement techniques.
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record.
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive show production.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• Bilingual experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and adlib material with personality, purpose and pizzazz
• Uncover and pitch unique ideas for stories that will capture attention on all platforms
• Experiment with creative formats for short-form video, long-form storytelling, live streaming and interactive content
• Conduct engaging interviews with high-profile guests that can be featured as short-form or long-form conversations on multiple platforms
• Enthusiastically collaborate with managers, producers, reporters, photographers and editors
• Exhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standards

Skills

On-camera hosting/reporting

Storytelling & writing

Communication & teamwork

Travel for stories

Shifts flexibility

Digital trends & audience engagement

Driver's license & clean record

Ability to work under time pressure

Military experience considered

Bilingual a plus

Job description

Hearst Television’s KCRA 3 in Northern California seeks an experienced Host/Reporter based in Sacramento to deliver compelling stories across TV, digital, streaming and social platforms. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind, report to the Assistant News Director, and collaborate with a diverse team on deadline-driven content.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years on-camera hosting or reporting, strong storytelling and writing skills, and a willingness to travel for