Hearst
Local News Reporter
$70K–$80K
Sacramento, CA, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Sacramento, CA, United States
Sacramento - Experience
- 4 to 10 years of professional reporting experience.
About the job
Reports and produces enterprise and breaking news stories in Sacramento, with a focus on California politics, field reporting, and digital and social updates.
What you'll do
- Plan, gather, and assemble stories for daily news and special projects; pursue enterprise angles and exclusive content.
- Conduct interviews, develop sources, and report live from the field, collaborating with photojournalists on video and sound.
- Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to digital and social platforms.
What they ask for
- Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports gathered images; demonstrate enterprise reporting and the ability to uncover details.
- Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record; work in all weather conditions and varied shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Attend in person; provide a demo reel indicative of everyday work.
Nice to have
- Bilingual experience is a plus.
- Related military experience will be considered.
Pay
$70,000 to $80,000 USD base salary
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