AAJA25 is hiring : Local News Photographer Editor in Sacramento

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

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.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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

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