Special Projects Photographer Editor

AAJA25; 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

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television's KCRA 3 in Sacramento seeks a Special Projects Photographer and Editor to capture compelling state stories for TV, digital, streaming, and social media. You’ll spend substantial time in the field, shooting on professional gear and editing with Premiere and After Effects.

The role reports to the Assistant News Director and operates as a union position with a strong emphasis on storytelling, integrity, and deadline-driven production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional videography experience.
• Ability to carry up to 30 pounds of equipment.
• Willing to work varied shifts and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit content for linear, digital, and social platforms.
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
• Collaborate with reporters, producers, and managers to produce high-quality stories.
• Organize and maintain gear and media assets.
• Perform other editing tasks as assigned.

Skills

Videography

Video editing

Storytelling

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

Professional camera equipment

Job description

KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, is launching an exciting new content venture to showcase the best of California. We are looking for a Special Projects Photographer and Editorwho can capture the essence of what's happening in our state and bring it vividly to our audience. The ideal candidate loves to capture impactful and engaging stories to connect with audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social media. You will spend several hours each day in the field shooting creative video and compelling audio. You will report to the Assistant News Director. This is an IBEW Union position.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit content in a variety of formats 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 attention to gear/equipment maintenance
• Other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers

Requirements

• 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

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.

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
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs