$26.4 - $32.2 per hour
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
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Plans and shoots images for clients or publications, handling lighting, composition, direction of subjects, and post-production across genres such as portrait, product, and events.
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About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million…
$85k - $110k
Reports to: Communications Director Status: Full-time, Exempt Salary Range (annual): $85,000 - $110,000 Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pacific Time Location: Veloz is based in Sacramento, Calif…
$70k - $80k
#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becomin…
About the Filmmaker Position A filmmaker representing American Wedding Group shoots a structured and flowing wedding video on professional DLSR/DSLR hybrid equipment. Our videos need to be shot cleanly and conservatively…
Job Summary Under the direction and oversight of the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager, or designee, within the scope of Unlicensed Laboratory Personnel as described in B&PC 1269, receives and processes specimen…
Commercial Services Videographer/Editor Sacramento The Lifestyle & Commercial Videographer/Editor will script and produce compelling visual commercials for our lifestyle show and on-location client commercials as well as…
$34.08 - $38.46 per hour
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries. Every day you will…
$4,767.76 - $6,274.05 per month
Sacramento City College Laboratory Technician - Science (Chemistry) Job Posting Number: REQ01792 Salary: $4,767.76 - $6,274.05 Monthly Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Complete job description and application ava…
$75k - $95k
CalMatters and Grist seek a reporter to cover the impacts of climate change in California’s Central Valley, a vibrant and diverse community that serves as the nation’s bread basket while sitting at the center of importan…
$25 per hour
Pay rate: $25.00 per hour Bonus eligible: No Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. ~ Medical, dental and vision coverage ~ Paid time off plan ~ Health…
$74k - $81k
CalMatters and ICT are partnering to hire this shared role. The reporter will work with both organizations and will be published on both sites.We’re looking for an ambitious reporter to cover one of the most important —…
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What photographers earn in Sacramento
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$25 | $38k–$52k |
| Mid level | $25–$35 | $52k–$73k |
| Senior | $35–$50 | $73k–$103k |
Adjusted for the Sacramento market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Camera and lens techniqueLighting (natural and studio)CompositionAdobe LightroomAdobe Photoshop retouchingDirecting subjectsShot planningClient management
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Show me your portfolio. How do you choose what goes in it?
Curate ruthlessly toward the work you want to be hired for. Explain your selection logic; it reveals your eye.
How do you handle a shoot when conditions go wrong, like bad weather or a broken light?
Give a real story of adapting on the spot. Preparedness, backups, and calm problem-solving are what clients pay for.
Walk me through your lighting setup for a typical portrait or product shot.
Be specific about modifiers, ratios, and why. Technical fluency separates professionals from enthusiasts.
How do you direct people who are nervous in front of the camera?
Talk about building rapport, giving simple physical prompts, and shooting through awkwardness until subjects relax.
What does your editing and delivery workflow look like?
Cover culling, color, retouching standards, turnaround times, and how you deliver and archive files.
How do you scope and price a job, and handle usage rights?
Show you understand licensing, deliverable counts, and revision limits. Business literacy matters, especially for staff-plus-freelance roles.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For photographers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Link a genre-focused portfolio; a tight product or portrait gallery beats a broad mix for staff roles.
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List published or commercial work with client names where contracts allow.
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Include your gear and studio competencies briefly, especially lighting, since job posts often specify them.
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Quantify output, such as images delivered per shoot or e-commerce SKUs photographed per week.
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Mention retouching and file management skills; many in-house roles are half post-production.
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