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Hearst is hiring: Local News Evening Anchor Reporter in Sacramento

Hearst, Sacramento, CA, United States


Job DescriptionKCRA 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.ResponsibilitiesDeliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purposeBe a newsroom leader, coaching reporters and producers in newscast productionPlan, gather and assemble stories on daily news or special project assignments as neededCoordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive contentDevelop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the anchor reporter to break stories of significanceAppear on behalf of the station at public events.Contribute pictures, video and text updates to social and digital platforms throughout the dayWork on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlinesSummarize information into easy-to-understand componentsIn person attendance requiredRequirements 10+ years of professional anchoring and reporting experience requiredYour demo reel is indicative of your everyday workCan work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including holidays and weekends as neededHave a valid driver's license and a clear driving recordExhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standardsCan deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast productionBilingual experience is a plusRelated military experience will be consideredSalaryThe 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 StatementAt 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.BenefitsHearst'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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needsAbout UsHearst 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.