Photographer Editor

Hearst Communications•Sacramento, CA

29d•$48,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

KCRA 3/KQCA, 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.

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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual experience is a plus
Related military experience will be considered

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