Feature Multimedia Journalist - Longform Stories & Video

KCRA 3 & My58 Television; 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

Emotional Wellness Support

Job summary

KCRA 3, a Hearst Television station, seeks a Features Multimedia Journalist in Sacramento to tell compelling longform narratives with visuals across TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms. You will report to the Assistant News Director in an IBEW union role.

Responsibilities include producing platform-optimized content, pitching ideas, and collaborating across teams while maintaining brand and ethical standards. Must travel as needed and adapt to varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional broadcasting or digital content production experience.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and script-editing skills.
• Must be able to carry up to 30 pounds of equipment.
• Experience with video editing tools.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willing to travel for story assignments.
• Knowledge of digital trends, social media algorithms and audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Capture, edit, and produce engaging long-form feature content.
• Uncover and pitch unique story ideas for cross-platform distribution.
• Experiment with formats for short-form and long-form storytelling, live streaming, and interactive content.
• Maintain brand consistency with platform-specific tone and style.
• Produce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and written content beyond TV airings.
• Support audience growth with shareable content for social media.
• Exhibit integrity and ethical standards.

Skills

Storytelling

Script editing

Video editing

Writer

Communication

Teamwork

Deadline pressure

Travel readiness

Tools

Video editing tools

Job description

KCRA 3, a Hearst Television station, seeks a Features Multimedia Journalist in Sacramento to tell compelling longform narratives with visuals across TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms. You will report to the Assistant News Director in an IBEW union role.

Responsibilities include producing platform-optimized content, pitching ideas, and collaborating across teams while maintaining brand and ethical standards. Must travel as needed and adapt to varied shifts.