Features Multimedia Journalist (Northern California)
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Eevd. Sacramento · full-time · $58,000–$70,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Find and pitch distinctive Northern California stories, then shape them into long-form features for multiple platforms
- Film, edit and produce feature pieces, and test formats spanning short video, livestreams and interactive content
- Create videos, graphics and written pieces suited to each platform, including material designed for social sharing
- Keep the brand recognizable while adjusting tone and style to fit each channel
What you bring
- At least two years producing broadcast or digital content professionally
- You have video-editing tool experience and strong writing, storytelling and script-editing skills
- You hold a valid driver’s license with a clear driving record and can carry equipment weighing up to thirty pounds
Who this fits
This mid-level reporting role suits someone who can manage deadlines and competing assignments while maintaining strong editorial standards. You’ll work varied shifts and travel as story assignments require.
From the employer
KCRA 3, the news leader in Northern California and a Hearst Television station, is launching an exciting new content venture to showcase the best of California. The Features Multimedia Journalist based in Sacramento will tell compelling longform narratives paired with compelling visuals. The ideal candidate loves to uncover impactful and engaging stories about the people and places of Northern California to connect with audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social media. You will report to the Assistant News Director. This is an IBEW Union position.
Responsibilities
- Capture, edit, and produce engaging long-form feature content
- Uncover and pitch unique ideas for stories that will capture attention on all platforms
- Experiment with creative formats for short-form video, long-form storytelling, live streaming and interactive content
- Maintain brand consistency while embracing platform-specific tone and style
- Produce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and written content that go beyond what airs on TV
- Support audience growth by creating shareable, compelling content designed for social media
- Exhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standards
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional experience in broadcasting or digital content production
Strong storytelling, writing, and script-editing skills
- Can carry up to 30 pounds of equipment
- Must have experience with video editing tools
- Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
- Work varied shifts as needed for story assignments
- Must be willing to travel as needed for story assignments
- Deep understanding of current digital trends, social media algorithms and audience engagement techniques
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive under deadline pressure and juggle multiple priorities
- Related military experience will be considered
- Bilingual experience is a plus
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $58,000 and $70,000. 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 authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
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
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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