Photographer Editor

Hearst•Sacramento, CA

10d•$48,000 - $60,000

About The Position

KCRA 3, a Hearst Television station in Sacramento, is hiring a Local News Photographer and Editor to capture community news and present it to viewers. The role spends several hours each day in the field shooting, editing, and executing live shots, and also edits material for newscasts. The employee is expected to collaborate effectively, represent the station positively, and uphold high journalistic standards and professionalism. This is an IBEW Union position and reports to the News Operations Manager.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional video journalism experience.
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to use digital editing tools.
Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Ability to handle the pressure of time-sensitive newscast production.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual experience is a plus.
Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit VOs, VOSOTs, teases, and packages for linear, digital, and social platforms.
Work with the Assignment Desk and reporters to cover daily stories.
Shoot using 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.
Use catalog systems to save, store, record, and locate necessary video.
Produce and publish content to online platforms.
Organize and maintain gear and equipment.
Perform other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers.