News Anchor/MMJ — Apple Valley News Now | Kennewick, Washington
About The Position
Apple Valley News Now is seeking an innovative, audience-focused News Anchor/MMJ to anchor local newscasts and create distinctive journalism across broadcast, digital, streaming and social platforms. This role is based at KVEW-TV in Kennewick, Washington. The right candidate is a trusted on-air communicator and a curious, versatile journalist who can identify what matters to our community, report it with accuracy and empathy, and adapt each story for the platform and audience it serves. You are comfortable moving quickly on breaking news, connecting directly with viewers and experimenting with new ways to tell local stories.
Requirements
- At least four years of experience as a multimedia journalist, reporter and/or anchor.
- A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Demonstrated ability to anchor professionally from the studio and report effectively in the field and live.
- Strong broadcast, digital and AP Style writing skills.
- A proven ability to tell clear, engaging stories with video, sound, text and social-first formats.
- Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of journalism ethics, accuracy standards and libel law.
- A collaborative, self-directed mindset, with excellent organization and the ability to meet daily deadlines.
- Curiosity about changing audience habits and enthusiasm for learning new tools, formats and platforms.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Inception and Adobe is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Anchor newscasts, live reports, breaking-news coverage and news briefs with credibility, urgency and personality.
- Research, pitch, shoot, write, edit and deliver original local stories for television, web, streaming and social platforms.
- Create platform-native content, including vertical video, live social updates and concise explainers that help audiences understand why a story matters.
- Turn daily reporting into timely, accurate digital stories, video, headlines, captions and audience-facing updates.
- Enterprise compelling stories that reflect the people, issues and opportunities shaping the Yakima/Tri-Cities region.
- Use sound editorial judgment and uphold journalism ethics, accuracy standards, fairness and libel law.
- Collaborate with producers, digital staff, and newsroom leadership on the strongest presentation for every story.
- Engage with the community online and in person; build trusted source relationships and listen for story ideas.
- Participate in producing newscasts and other newsroom responsibilities as assigned by the news director.
- Operate TV news cameras, mobile devices, editing software and production apps to produce high-quality visual journalism.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program benefits for employees and their families.
- Long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- A 401(k)
- Health savings account
- Employee referral program
- Paid time off, including vacation time equivalent to 80 hours per year depending on start date
- One hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked
- Two personal days
- Nine paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
