Host Reporter
Hearst Health
$110,000 - $125,000 / 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 Host and Reporter based in Sacramento will appear on camera for a daily program and tell stories that capture attention. The ideal candidate loves to uncover impactful and engaging narratives about the people and places of our state to connect with audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social media. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising and can work efficiently to complete content on deadline. You will report to the Assistant News Director.
Responsibilities
- Deliver scripted and adlib material with personality, purpose and pizzazz
- 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
- Conduct engaging interviews with high-profile guests that can be featured as short-form or long-form conversations on multiple platforms
- Enthusiastically collaborate with managers, producers, reporters, photographers and editors
- Exhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standards
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional on-camera hosting or reporting experience
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Strong storytelling, writing and script-editing skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Must be willing to travel as needed for story assignments
- Can work varied shifts as needed
- Deep understanding of current digital trends, social media algorithms and audience engagement techniques
- Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive show production
- Related military experience will be considered
- Bilingual experience is a plus
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $110,000 and $125,000. 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 building a new content venture focused on California storytelling, and they're looking for an experienced on-camera presence to anchor a daily program while developing stories across TV, digital, streaming and social platforms. You'd be based in Sacramento, reporting to the Assistant News Director, and splitting your time between delivering scripted and ad-lib material on air and pitching and reporting original stories that resonate with audiences. The role demands someone who can write tight scripts, conduct compelling interviews, and experiment with different formats—from short-form social content to longer narrative pieces—all while meeting tight production deadlines.
This position suits someone with at least six years of hosting or reporting experience who understands how to write for digital audiences and leverage social media algorithms. You'll need strong storytelling instincts, solid writing and editing skills, and the ability to collaborate across a newsroom. The job involves travel for assignments and variable shift work, so flexibility is essential. Bilingual skills and military background are valued but not required.
The role offers a competitive salary between $110,000 and $125,000, along with standard benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
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