Stockton Reporter

Job Description

KCRA 3, the #1 station in Northern California and a Hearst Television Station, is looking for a take-charge reporter to lead our coverage of Stockon, Modesto and surrounding communities. The successful candidate is innovative and thrives when covering breaking news. The KCRA 3 News Team sets a high bar for excellent journalism. We are committed to breaking news, big story coverage and investigative reporting. In person attendance is required.

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after August 25, 2021 be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Job Duties
• Generate strong story ideas from Stockton, Modesto and surrounding areas that lead newscasts.
• Develop content that goes beyond surface details, accentuates enterprise, investigative angles and has exclusive elements.
• Develop a network of diverse sources in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties to break stories of significance.
• Create stories that employ innovative techniques, graphics and animations to engage our audience.
• 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 tight deadlines
• Must be a team player who collaborates thoughtfully and respectfully.

Required Qualifications
• 2 or more years of reporting experience.
• Your reel should be indicative of your everyday work.
• Must be willing to work mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual experience is a plus.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxqw8q-3-16-66-206-42 in your application.