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Hearst

Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter. This is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to the ... You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, efficient and ...

Hearst

Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter

Sacramento, CA

$80K - $100K/yr

... Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter. This is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to the ... You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, efficient and ...

Hearst

Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

... Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter. This is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to the ... You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, efficient and ...

TEGNA Inc.

Weekend Sports Anchor/MSJ

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

Newswatch 16 has an opening for a Weekend Sports Anchor and Multiskilled Journalist. We cover 17 ... Write and post daily on all digital platforms • Fill-in on the anchor desk for other shows and ...

Woodward Communications

SPORTS CLERK-PT

Dubuque, IA

... occasional weekend work. Part-time benefits include competitive wage, employee stock ownership and 401(k) retirement plans. Successful sports writer qualifications: * high school diploma or ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend sports writer in the United States is $36.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $58.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectWeekend Sports WriterPart-Time Sports Journalist
CredentialsTypically requires a journalism degree or writing experienceSimilar credentials, often with additional reporting skills
Work EnvironmentFreelance or contract work, often from home or remoteIn-office or on-site at media outlets, with reporting duties
Industry UsageCommon in online media, blogs, and local publicationsUsed by newspapers, TV stations, and online news platforms

Both roles involve sports writing, but Weekend Sports Writers often focus on freelance or part-time work, primarily creating content for online or local outlets during weekends. Part-Time Sports Journalists may have more reporting responsibilities and work within established media organizations. The key difference lies in the scope of duties and work setting, though both require strong sports knowledge and writing skills.

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Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter

Weekend Sports Anchor Reporter

Hearst

Sacramento, CA • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Hearst rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 64 rated media

Job description

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.

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At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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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