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 reporting local news. We are looking for self-motivated, highly organized individuals with a strong work ethic who want to learn it all: shooting, writing, editing and live news production. It is truly one of those jobs that will be what you make of it – with the possibility of learning more than you ever have before. This position is for KVEW-TV in Kennewick, Washington. The fast-growing Tri-Cities area (Kennewick/Pasco/Richland) offers 300 days of sunshine and a great lifestyle for outdoorsy types and proximity to Pacific Northwest hotspots Spokane, Seattle and Portland..
What you’ll do:
- 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
- Create content and write stories for our website
- Produce stories that our target audience will find valuable and relevant to their lives
- Maintain contacts and foster relationships in the community
- Complete work as assigned by the news director
- Assist online staff in preparing for multi-media stories
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
- 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
- Team player mindset
- Experience using iNews preferred but not required
- Ability to edit using Edius preferred but not required
- 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: $16.50/hour - $19/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