About us:
Apple Valley News Now, the local ABC affiliate in the Yakima/Tri Cities market of Washington state, is part of Morgan Murphy Media. We are a family-owned, people-first business and our communities are at the core of what we do and who we are.
About this opportunity:
Apple Valley News Now is seeking an innovative storyteller interested in anchoring local newscasts. We are looking for self-motivated, highly organized individuals with a strong work ethic. This position is located at KVEW-TV in Kennewick, Washington.
What you’ll do:
- Anchor newscasts and news briefs
- Deliver news accurately; engage viewers with excitement, urgency and sharp wit
- Develop story ideas; shoot, edit and write local news stories for TV & digital platforms
- Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
- Produce newscasts & other roles as assigned by news director
- Publish content and generate story ideas through social media sites like Facebook and X
- Enterprise compelling stories for newscasts, website and other platforms
- Shoot and edit video with TV news cameras, digital devices, production software and apps
- Collaborate with co-workers on the best way to present/report stories
- Produce stories that our target audience will find valuable and relevant to their lives
- Maintain contacts and foster relationships in the community
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
- Team player mindset
- Ability to edit using Edius preferred but not required
- Minimum four years of experience as a multimedia journalist/anchor
- Four-year degree in journalism, communications or equivalent field preferred
- Ability to present news stories professionally from a TV studio
- Sound editorial judgment and broad knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
- Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
- Ability to work under extreme pressure and meet deadlines every day
- Ability to lift and carry 15 pounds
What you’ll get in return:
You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective. Our management team is committed to maintaining a culture where employees can flourish and grow, professionally and personally.
Pay range: $22/hour - $27/hour
Benefits: We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, employee referral program, and paid time off including vacation time equivalent to 80 hours/year depending on start date, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, 2 personal days and 9 paid holidays.
What’s next? Please visit our website to fill out an application
APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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What We Do
Morgan Murphy Media has been family owned and operated since its founding in 1890. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Morgan Murphy Media operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, apps and a digital marketing agency across its seven locations:
Spokane, WA / Coeur d’Alene, ID (Television, Radio)
Madison, WI
Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA
La Crosse-Eau Claire, WI
Joplin, MO / Pittsburg, KS
Victoria, TX
Platteville, WI / Dubuque, IA
