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Special Projects Photographer Editor

Sacramento, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

  • videography
  • video editing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • After Effects
  • content production
  • digital editing tools
  • compelling audio
  • creative video
  • catalog systems
  • gear maintenance

Nice to have

  • bilingual experience

Role summary

KCRA 3 is seeking a Special Projects Photographer and Editor to capture and edit engaging stories for TV, digital, streaming, and social media platforms. This role involves shooting creative video and compelling audio in the field, editing using Adobe Premiere and After Effects, and collaborating with news teams. Responsibilities include content production across various platforms, equipment maintenance, and asset management. The position requires 3+ years of videography experience and the ability to work in diverse conditions. This is an IBEW Union position based in Sacramento.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Requirements

  • 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
  • Salary

    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.

    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
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