Photographer Editor

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

KCRA 3, a Hearst Television station in Sacramento, is seeking a Local News Photographer and Editor to capture, edit, and deliver engaging news stories for on-air and digital platforms. You will shoot in the field, edit for newscasts, and collaborate with the News Operations Manager and teams, upholding high journalistic standards.

Requirements include 2+ years of video journalism experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, valid driver's license, and willingness to work varied shifts including

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional video journalism experience.
• Ability to handle time-sensitive news production.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VOSOTs, teases and packages for all platforms.
• Collaborate with desk, reporters, producers to cover daily stories.
• Edit in Premiere and deliver to the station.
• Produce and publish content to online platforms.
• Maintain gear and support ENG operations.

Skills

Video journalism

Editing

Live reporting

Tools

Adobe Premiere

ENG/SNG equipment

Camera operation

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, has an opening for a Local News Photographer and Editor. We are looking for a creative photojournalist who can capture the essence of what's happening in our community and bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. You will spend several hours each day in the field shooting, editing, and executing engaging live shots. You will also edit for newscasts. You will work well with others, always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. You will work with and report to the News Operations Manager. This is an IBEW Union position.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing of VOs, VOSOTs, teases and packages for all linear, digital and social platforms
• Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
• Collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high-quality stories
• Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field
• Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video
• Produce and publish content to our online platforms
• Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance
• Any other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional video journalism experience
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must use digital editing toolsMust be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
• Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the pressure of time-sensitive newscast production
• Bilingual experience is a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

Salary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $48,000 and $60,000. 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

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.