On-Camera Host & Reporter - Multi-Platform

AAJA26; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

KCRA 3 in Sacramento is seeking an on-camera Host and Reporter to join our news team for a daily program across TV, digital, streaming and social platforms.

You will write and edit scripts, pitch story ideas, conduct interviews with high-profile guests, and collaborate with reporters, producers and editors. A minimum of 6+ years hosting or reporting is required; strong storytelling, writing and ethical standards are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional on-camera hosting or reporting experience.
• Strong storytelling, writing and script-editing skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willing to travel for story assignments.
• Able to work varied shifts and handle time-sensitive show production.
• Military experience is a plus and bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scripted and adlib material with personality, purpose and pizzazz.
• Uncover and pitch unique ideas for stories across platforms.
• Experiment with creative formats for short-form video, long-form storytelling, live streaming and interactive content.
• Conduct engaging interviews with high-profile guests for short or long-form content across platforms.
• Collaborate with managers, producers, reporters, photographers and editors.
• Exhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standards.

Skills

On-camera hosting

Storytelling

Script writing

Script editing

Communication

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Deadline-driven

Digital media

Driver's license

Time management

Bilingual (plus)

Job description

KCRA 3 in Sacramento is seeking an on-camera Host and Reporter to join our news team for a daily program across TV, digital, streaming and social platforms.

You will write and edit scripts, pitch story ideas, conduct interviews with high-profile guests, and collaborate with reporters, producers and editors. A minimum of 6+ years hosting or reporting is required; strong storytelling, writing and ethical standards are essential.