Photographer Editor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Hearst scores B on the Alion truth index.
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