Local News Multimedia Journalist
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Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 58000 - 70000
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
KCRA 3 the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who provides high-quality coverage of Modesto and the surrounding area. The ideal candidate can identify important story ideas shoot and edit video news packages and present content in a compelling manner. The Multimedia Journalist is motivated loves telling stories and is prepared to deliver them live. You will report to the News Operations Manager. This is an IBEW Union position.
Responsibilities
- Plan gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
- Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content
- Develop a network of sources in Modesto and the surrounding area that provide tips to break stories of significance
- Gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
- Put together creative dynamic packages
- Contribute pictures video and text updates to all platforms throughout the day
- Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Requirements
- 2 or more years of professional journalism experience
- Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details
- Write clear compelling copy that supports the images
- Can work in all weather conditions
- Can carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
- Must have experience with video editing tools
- Have a valid drivers license and a clear driving record
- Work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
- Bilingual experience is a plus
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $58000and $ 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. Thats 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.
Benefits
Hearsts 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 familys needs
Key Skills
- Filming
- HTML5
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Ftp
- Journalism
- SEO
- Final Cut Pro
- Video production
- Photo Editing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
