Photographer Editor

Hearst Magazines; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KCRA 3 in Sacramento, a Hearst Television station, is seeking a Local News Photographer and Editor to capture compelling stories and bring them vividly into viewers' homes. You will shoot, edit for newscasts, and deliver engaging live shots, working with the News Operations Manager and producers.

The role requires strong storytelling, technical proficiency on ENG gear, and editing with Adobe Premiere. Weekend/holiday shifts and a valid driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional video journalism experience.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and varied shifts.
• Strong journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit VOs, VOSOTs, teases and packages for all platforms.
• Collaborate with Assignment Desk, reporters and producers.
• Operate professional camera equipment and edit for newscasts.
• Publish content to online platforms and manage video assets.
• Maintain gear and assist with station workflows.

Skills

Video journalism

Editing

Bilingual (plus)

Driver's license

Tools

Adobe Premiere

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 tools
• Must 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 $48,000and $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