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Photographer Editor

HEARST STATIONS INC
$48000.00-$60000.00
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
United States, California, Sacramento
3 Television Circle (Show on map)
Oct 08, 2026
KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, has an opening for a Local News Photographer and Editor. We are looking for a creative photojournalist who can capture the essence of what's happening in our community and bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. You will spend several hours each day in the field shooting, editing, and executing engaging live shots. You will also edit for newscasts. You will work well with others, always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. You will work with and report to the News Operations Manager. This is an IBEW Union position. Responsibilities Shooting and editing of VOs, VOSOTs, teases and packages for all linear, digital and social platforms Work with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station Collaborate with producers, reporters and managers to produce high-quality stories Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video Produce and publish content to our online platforms Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance Any other editing responsibilities as assigned by news managers Requirements 2+ years of professional video journalism experience Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment Can work in all weather conditions Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record Must use digital editing tools Must be willing to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards Can deal with the pressure of time-sensitive newscast production 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 Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.