Multiplatform Photographer & Editor - Special Projects

Hearst Television; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; 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 Sacramento station is seeking a Special Projects Photographer and Editor to capture California stories for TV, digital, streaming and social media. Field shooting, multi-format editing, and collaboration with reporters are core duties.

The role reports to the Assistant News Director and operates within the IBEW union. The candidate will handle professional camera gear, light to heavy loads, and adapt to varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional videography experience.
• Carry up to 30 pounds of equipment.
• Can work in all weather conditions.
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Experience with digital editing tools.
• Must be willing to work varied shifts as needed.
• Exhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standards.
• Can deal with the pressure of production deadlines.
• Bilingual experience is a plus.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit content for linear, digital and social platforms.
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• Collaborate with reporters, producers and managers to produce high-quality stories.
• Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video.
• Organization and maintenance of gear and equipment.
• Other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers.

Skills

Videography

Video editing

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Tools

Professional cameras

Job description

Hearst Television's Sacramento station is seeking a Special Projects Photographer and Editor to capture California stories for TV, digital, streaming and social media. Field shooting, multi-format editing, and collaboration with reporters are core duties.

The role reports to the Assistant News Director and operates within the IBEW union. The candidate will handle professional camera gear, light to heavy loads, and adapt to varied shifts.