Hearst
Host Reporter
$110K–$125K
Sacramento, CA, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Sacramento, CA, United States
Sacramento - Experience
- 6+ years of professional on-camera hosting or reporting experience.
About the job
Host and report on a daily Sacramento-based program, creating engaging stories for television, digital, streaming, and social audiences.
What you'll do
- Present scripted and ad-lib material, and pitch stories for multiple platforms.
- Experiment with short- and long-form formats, live streaming, and interactive content; conduct engaging interviews.
- Collaborate with newsroom colleagues while maintaining ethical standards.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of professional on-camera hosting or reporting experience.
- Strong storytelling, writing, and script-editing skills; excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to travel as needed and work varied shifts; valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
- Deep understanding of digital trends, social media algorithms, and audience engagement; able to handle time-sensitive production pressures.
Nice to have
- Bilingual experience is a plus.
- Related military experience will be considered.
Pay
USD $110,000 to $125,000 base salary
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