Features Multimedia Journalist (Northern California)
Hearst Health
$58,000 - $70,000 / year
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Description
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
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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
Compensation
The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- parental leave
About this role
Hearst Television's KCRA 3 is building a new content venture focused on Northern California storytelling, and they're looking for a multimedia journalist to produce longform features across TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms. Based in Sacramento, you'd report to the Assistant News Director and work as part of an IBEW union position, capturing and editing compelling visual narratives while pitching original story ideas that resonate with audiences wherever they consume content.
The role demands strong foundational skills: at least two years in broadcasting or digital production, solid video editing capabilities, and the ability to write and script effectively. You'll need to be comfortable carrying equipment, have a valid driver's license with a clean record, and be willing to travel and work varied shifts as assignments require. Beyond the technical side, success here hinges on understanding how social media algorithms and digital trends drive engagement, then creating platform-specific content that performs while maintaining brand consistency.
This position suits someone energized by investigative storytelling and comfortable moving fluidly between formats—from long narratives to short-form social content to live streaming. The salary range is $58,000 to $70,000, and Hearst offers medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and paid parental leave. Bilingual skills and military experience are valued additions.
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