Special Projects Photographer Editor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Communications, Inc. through KCRA 3 in Sacramento seeks a Special Projects Photographer and Editor to capture California stories for TV, digital, streaming and social media.

You will shoot in the field for several hours daily, edit with Premiere and After Effects, and collaborate with reporters and managers. Responsibilities include shooting and editing content on professional gear, organizing footage, and supporting all phases of story production while meeting deadlines and maintaining

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional videography experience.
• Carry up to 30 pounds of equipment.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with digital editing tools (Premiere/After Effects).
• Willing to work varied shifts; ability to meet deadlines.
• Bilingual is a plus; related military experience considered.
• Exhibit integrity and ethical standards; work across weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit content in 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 stories.
• Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate video.
• Maintain organization and care of gear and equipment.
• Perform other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers.

Skills

Videography

Video editing

Field shooting

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere

After Effects

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

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2027658
• Job Category Content and News
• Posting Date 10/13/2026, 06:33 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3 Television Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95814, US