Host & Reporter: On-Camera Storyteller Across TV & Digital

AAJA25; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Paid time off

LGBTQ+ health services

Family benefits

Job summary

KCRA 3, the news leader in Northern California, is launching an exciting new content venture in Sacramento. The Host and Reporter will appear on camera for a daily program and tell stories that connect with audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social media.

You will write and edit scripts, uncover impactful narratives and collaborate with a team to produce content on deadline. Travel for story assignments may be required, and a valid driverrcase license is preferred.

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 driverposes 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

Storytelling

On-camera hosting

Writing

Script-editing

Interviewing

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

KCRA 3, the news leader in Northern California, is launching an exciting new content venture in Sacramento. The Host and Reporter will appear on camera for a daily program and tell stories that connect with audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social media.

You will write and edit scripts, uncover impactful narratives and collaborate with a team to produce content on deadline. Travel for story assignments may be required, and a valid driverrcase license is preferred.