Job Description
Job Description
KCRA 3, the NBC affiliate that is the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station,
is looking for an
Evening
Anchor Reporter.
This is someone who will anchor multiple evening newscasts each weeknight, bringing the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; you are an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You are someone who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, and can work fast and efficient, and works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the News Director.
Responsibilities
Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose
Be a newsroom leader, coaching reporters and producers in newscast production
Plan, gather and assemble stories on daily news or special project assignments as needed
Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the anchor reporter to break stories of significance
Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
Contribute pictures, video and text updates to social and digital platforms throughout the day
Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines
Summarize information into easy-to-understand components
Requirements
10+ years of professional anchoring and reporting experience required
Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including holidays and weekends as needed
Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
Can deal with the stresses and pressures 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 $180,000 and $205,000. 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.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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. Hearst
Job Tags
Holiday work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift,