KCRA-TV

KCRA.com is a leading news website that covers local and national news for the Sacramento, California area. The website provides breaking news, weather, sports, politics, and entertainment news for the region. The website is part of the KCRA 3 News network that has been a trusted source of news for over 60 years. The website has a user-friendly interface and is updated regularly to keep readers informed about the latest news and events in the region. The website is easily accessible on desktop and mobile devices, making it easy for people to stay informed on the go.

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    Site is Encrypted

  • Country
    Hosted in United States

  • Latitude\Longitude
    37.751 / -97.822    Google Map

  • Traffic rank
    #11,476 Site Rank

  • Site age
    29 yrs old

  • Site Owner information
    Whois info

  • Owner
    Hearst Television,(Hearst Stations Inc.)

  • City
    Sacramento, California

  • Channels
    Digital,: 35 (,UHF,),Virtual,: 3

  • Branding
    KCRA 3,MeTV Sacramento (DT2)

  • Affiliations
    3.1:,NBC,3.2:,MeTV,3.3:,Story Television

  • Sister stations
    KQCA

  • First air date
    September 3, 1955

  • Former channel number(s)
    Analog:,3 (,VHF,, 1955–2009)

Traffic rank
#11,476
Site age
29 yrs
Location
United States
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via ShowbizJobs posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 68K–84K a year
Reporter KCRA 3, the Hearst Television station that is #1 in Sacramento, is looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who is eager to cover our diverse community. The successful candidate is innovative and thrives on digging into important issues. The KCRA 3 News Team sets a high bar for excellence in journalism. We are serious about breaking news, live coverage and investigative reporting... In-person attendance is required. Job Duties • Generate Reporter

KCRA 3, the Hearst Television station that is #1 in Sacramento, is looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who is eager to cover our diverse community. The successful candidate is innovative and thrives on digging into important issues. The KCRA 3 News Team sets a high bar for excellence in journalism. We are serious about breaking news, live coverage and investigative reporting... In-person attendance is required.

Job Duties

• Generate strong story ideas that lead newscasts.

• Develop content that goes beyond surface details, accentuates enterprise angles and has exclusive elements. Find compelling characters and work closely with photojournalists to tell dynamic visual stories.

• Create stories that employ innovative techniques, graphics and animations to engage our audience.

• Develop a network of diverse sources to highlight stories of significance.

• Consistently contribute dynamic content on TV, digital and social platforms throughout the day.

• Operate with unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.

Required Skills

• Strong writing and storytelling skills on all platforms

• Exceptional live reporting skills

• Demonstrate impeccable time-management skills.

• Ability to work under very tight deadlines

• Must be a team player who collaborates thoughtfully and respectfully.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of reporting experience.

• Must be willing to work mornings, weekends and holidays.

• A degree in journalism, communications or related experience is preferred.

• Military DINFOS experience is a plus.

• Bilingual experience is a plus.

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $68,000 and $84,000. 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.

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337
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via ShowbizJobs schedule_type: Part-time
Operations Technician PT KCRA has an opening for a part-time Broadcast Operations Technician. The Operations Technician operates the equipment required to acquire and distribute on-air video and audio. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote location. In-person attendance is required... Job Responsibilities: • Learn and operate our prompters. • Learn and perform studio operations like dressing microphones and IFB's Operations Technician PT

KCRA has an opening for a part-time Broadcast Operations Technician. The Operations Technician operates the equipment required to acquire and distribute on-air video and audio. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote location. In-person attendance is required...

Job Responsibilities:

• Learn and operate our prompters.

• Learn and perform studio operations like dressing microphones and IFB's for on camera appearances.

• Moving and handling of props and sets during in-house and on-location productions (this could mean assisting in moving heavy equipment).

• Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors.

• Learn and operate our lighting grid and control board (this could mean climbing ladders to adjust lighting).

• Basic multi-media computer skill and familiarity with current internet technology and computer use.

• Assist with promotional effort at station-sponsored community events as assigned.

• Learn and work in complex technical positions like Audio, Master Control, Air Support, and Technical Directing.

• Other duties as assigned by Engineering management after proper training.

Requirements:

• Background in operation of broadcast television systems and equipment preferred.

• Experience with Master Control Operations including Automation, Studio Robotics Systems, Video Servers, Content Acquisition and Preparation, Audio/Video Console Operation, are highly valued but can be taught to the right candidate.

• Flexibility to work various days and shifts to cover gaps in scheduling as needed.

• Ability to work effectively with a team of like-minded professionals is a must.

• Ability to perform with accuracy while under pressure is a must.

Experience:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

• Military training and experience will be considered.

• Regardless of prior experience you must be willing and capable of learning our unique systems inside reasonable time windows.

The salary for this role is $20.20. 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. and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337
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