Local News Reporter

Hearst Television, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; 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

Job summary

KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento, CA, and a Hearst Television station, seeks a Reporter to develop story ideas, conduct informed interviews, and build live shots.

You will pursue enterprise stories, highlight California politics, and work with a photojournalist to create compelling video and sound for daily newscasts, on tight deadlines. In-person attendance is required and you report to the Assistant News Director.

Qualifications

• 4 to 10 years of professional reporting experience.
• Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details.
• In-person attendance is required.
• Bilingual experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather, and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
• Collaborate with a photojournalist to gather and edit compelling video and sound.
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories with exclusive content and enterprise angles.
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips and allow breaking stories of significance.
• Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to digital and social platforms throughout the day.
• Exhibit integrity and ethical standards in all reporting.
• Handle stress and pressurized news cycles effectively.

Skills

Enterprise reporting

Live reporting

Field reporting

Job description

KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento, CA, and a Hearst Television station, is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we’re looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. Political reporting is an important area of focus and you must be able to highlight the impact of major decisions in California’s state capital. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Collaborate with a photojournalist to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Contribute pictures, video and text updates to digital and social platforms throughout the day
• Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of the news production cycle

Requirements

• 4 to 10 years of professional reporting experience
• Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
• Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Work varied shifts, including nights and weekends
• Bilingual experience is a plus
• Related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $70,000 and $80,000.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 backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to 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