Local News Reporter
Required skills
- Reporter
- story ideas
- informed interviews
- compelling live shots
- enterprise reporting
- political reporting
- breaking stories
- versatile
- tight deadlines
- live reporting skills
Nice to have
- bilingual
- related military experience
Role summary
KCRA 3 in Sacramento, CA, is seeking an experienced Reporter to generate story ideas, conduct interviews, develop sources, and create compelling live shots. The role emphasizes enterprise reporting, political coverage, and breaking significant stories. The ideal candidate is a versatile, self-starting individual who excels under pressure and deadlines, possesses strong interviewing and source development skills, and maintains unwavering journalistic integrity. Responsibilities include planning and gathering stories, collaborating with photojournalists, coordinating with news management, and contributing to digital platforms. A valid driver's license and ability to work varied shifts are required. Bilingual experience is a plus.
KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento, CA, and a Hearst Television station, is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we’re looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. Political reporting is an important area of focus and you must be able to highlight the impact of major decisions in California’s state capital. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the Assistant News Director.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this role is between $70,000 and $80,000. 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.
