Morning News Anchor/MMJ– APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW TV | Kennewick, WA

Morgan Murphy Media • Kennewick, WA

4d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Apple Valley News Now is your trusted local ABC affiliate serving the Yakima/Tri Cities region of Washington. As part of the family-owned Morgan Murphy Media, we put our communities first—because they are the heart and soul of our mission.
Apple Valley News Now is seeking an innovative storyteller interested in anchoring local newscasts. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who wants to dig deeper to tell a compelling story. This position is located at KVEW-TV in Kennewick, Washington.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Ability to edit using Adobe Premier preferred but not required
• Degree in journalism, communications or equivalent field preferred

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts
• 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 when needed & other roles as assigned by news director
• Enterprise compelling stories for newscasts, website and other platforms
• Collaborate with co-workers on the best way to present/report stories

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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees