Digital Multimedia Journalist
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 looking for a Digital Multimedia Journalist. This position combines the energy of live television reporting and creating multimedia for our digital and social platforms. The successful candidate loves to tell stories and collaborate with our news team about how to connect with audiences in meaningful ways on TV, web, streaming and social media. You will report to the News Operations Manager. This is an IBEW Union position.
Responsibilities
- Present live reports, including breaking news, for weekend morning newscasts.
- Capture, edit, and publish timely, engaging content for all platforms.
- Pitch and execute unique story ideas for original digital-only coverage.
- 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 journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Requirements
- 2 or more years of professional experience in digital content production, journalism or broadcasting
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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, including mornings, weekends and holidays
- 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 is 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
KCRA 3 is seeking a Digital Multimedia Journalist to blend live television reporting with digital storytelling across web, social, and streaming platforms. You'd present breaking news for weekend morning broadcasts while simultaneously creating and editing content optimized for each platform—from short-form social videos to long-form digital features. The role demands someone who understands how audiences engage differently across channels and can pitch original story ideas that extend beyond traditional TV coverage.
This position requires at least two years in digital content production, journalism, or broadcasting, along with solid video editing skills and the ability to write and script effectively. You'll need to manage equipment up to 30 pounds, work varied shifts including mornings and weekends, and stay current with digital trends and social algorithms. A valid driver's license with a clean record is required; bilingual capabilities and military experience are valued additions. The role reports to the News Operations Manager and is part of the IBEW Union.
Based in Sacramento and fully in-office, this full-time position offers a salary between $58,000 and $70,000, plus Hearst's benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and paid parental leave. It suits journalists who thrive under deadline pressure, collaborate well with teams, and see storytelling as a way to connect meaningfully with communities across multiple formats.
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