Features Multimedia Journalist (Los Angeles)

Hearst
Sacramento, CA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced multimedia journalists who thrive in a remote workspace and can travel for story assignments.

Best fit for

  • Experienced multimedia journalists with a focus on Southern California storytelling and platform versatility
    — “the ideal candidate loves to uncover impactful and engaging stories about the people and places of Southern California”
  • Candidates with a background in video editing and digital content production across multiple formats
    — “Experiment with creative formats for short-form video, long-form storytelling, live streaming and interactive content”

Things to consider

  • This role requires physical mobility to carry equipment and travel frequently for assignments
    — “Can carry up to 30 pounds of equipmentMust be willing to travel as needed for story assignments”
  • The position involves working varied shifts and adapting to different platform styles
    — “Work varied shifts as needed for story assignmentsMaintain brand consistency while embracing platform-specific tone and style”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with cross-platform content creation and social media engagement strategies
    — “Support audience growth by creating shareable, compelling content designed for social media”
  • Showcase a portfolio that demonstrates longform storytelling paired with strong visual elements
    — “tell compelling longform narratives paired with compelling visuals”
  • Emphasize a track record of producing platform-optimized content beyond traditional TV
    — “Produce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and written content that go beyond what airs on TV”
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of digital trends and how they influence content strategy
    — “Deep understanding of current digital trends, social media algorithms and audience engagement techniques”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • capturing and editing engaging long-form feature content
  • uncovering and pitching unique story ideas
  • producing platform-optimized videos and written content
  • supporting audience growth through social media
  • maintaining brand consistency
Typical background
professional experience in broadcasting or digital content productionstrong storytelling and writing skillshighly motivated to complete tasks on deadline

Skills & requirements

Required

Longform StorytellingVideo EditingSocial Media Content CreationDigital Content ProductionStorytellingScript EditingCommunicationTeamwork

Preferred

BilingualMilitary Experience

Stack & domain

BroadcastingDigital Content ProductionVideo EditingScript EditingSocial Media AlgorithmsPlatform-specific Tone And StyleVideo ProductionGraphics ProductionWritten Content ProductionSocial Media Content CreationCommunicationTeamworkStorytellingWritingProblem-solvingTime ManagementAdaptabilityJournalismDigital MediaSocial Media

About the role

Original posting from Hearst

KCRA 3, the news leader in Northern California and a Hearst Television station, is launching an exciting new content venture to showcase the best of California. The Features Multimedia Journalist based in Los Angeles will tell compelling longform narratives paired with compelling visuals. The ideal candidate loves to uncover impactful and engaging stories about the people and places of Southern California to connect with audiences across TV, digital, streaming and social media. You will report to the Assistant News Director. This is an IBEW Union position.

Responsibilities

Capture, edit, and produce engaging long-form feature content.Uncover and pitch unique story ideas for the Greater Los Angeles Area that will capture attention on all platforms.Experiment with creative formats for short-form video, long-form storytelling, live streaming and interactive content.Maintain brand consistency while embracing platform-specific tone and style.Produce platform-optimized videos, graphics, and written content that go beyond what airs on TV.Support audience growth by creating shareable, compelling content designed for social media.Exhibit unwavering integrity and ethical standardsRequirements

6+ years of professional experience in broadcasting or digital content productionStrong storytelling, writing, and script-editing skills

Highly motivated to complete tasks on deadline in a remote workspace

Can carry up to 30 pounds of equipmentMust have experience with video editing toolsHave a valid driver's license and a clear driving recordWork varied shifts as needed for story assignmentsMust be willing to travel as needed for story assignmentsDeep understanding of current digital trends, social media algorithms and audience engagement techniquesExcellent communication and teamwork skillsAbility to thrive under deadline pressure and juggle multiple prioritiesRelated military experience will be consideredBilingual experience is a plusSalary

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $110,000 and $125,000. 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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional 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.

Source: Hearst careers

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