NAB Leadership Foundation is hiring: Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter in Sacrament

Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter
KCRA 3, the news leader in Sacramento and a Hearst Television station, is looking for a weekend sports anchor reporter. This is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to the studio. In addition to credibility and personality, you are an anchor who heads out into the field to break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and demonstrate dynamic live shots. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, efficient and develop a network of sources. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities

Produce sports segments that showcase community and go beyond highlights.

Deliver scripted and adlib material with personality and purpose.

Work with producers and directors in newscast production.

Coordinate with news managers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content.

Develop a rapport with players, coaches and team sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow you to break stories of significance.

Appear on behalf of the station at public events.

Collaborate with a photojournalist to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound.

Produce dynamic videos, photos and articles for social and digital platforms.

Summarize information into easy‑to‑understand components.

Requirements

At least 4 years of professional experience in sports journalism and broadcasting.

Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work.

Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including weekends, nights and holidays.

Able to travel for professional sporting events as needed.

Have a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.

Have and exhibit unwavering 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 $80,000 and $100,000. 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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.

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