Special Projects Photographer Editor

KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, is launching an exciting new content venture to showcase the best of California. We are looking for a Special Projects Photographer and Editor who can capture the essence of what's happening in our state and bring it vividly to our audience. The ideal candidate loves to capture impactful and engaging stories to connect with audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social media. You will spend several hours each day in the field shooting creative video and compelling audio. You will report to the Assistant News Director. This is an IBEW Union position.

• →Shoot and edit content in a variety of formats for linear, digital and social platforms
• →Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment 
• →Edit in Adobe Premiere and After Effects
• →Collaborate with reporters, producers and managers to produce high-quality stories
• →Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video
• →Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance
• →Other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers

• 3+ years of professional videography experience
• Carry up to 30 pounds of equipment
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Experience with digital editing tools
• Must be willing to work varied shifts as needed
• Exhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the pressure of production deadlines
• Bilingual experience is a plus
• Related military experience will be considered

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $48,000 and $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.

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 is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.