KAPP/KVEW TV, your 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:
KAPP/KVEW is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic news producer who can create fast-paced, informative and compelling newscasts that look different every day. You must be aggressive when it comes to breaking news and know-how to present stories that capture an audience. Attention to detail, excellent writing skills, solid journalistic judgment, and social media experience are vital. 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. We are close to Northwest hotspots Spokane, Seattle, and Portland.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Produce, write and coordinate coverage for daily newscasts
- Make multiple coverage decisions based on the content gathered that day
- Collaborate with reporters and anchors on the best way to present/report stories
- Publish content and generate story ideas through social media sites
- Research stories and subjects for exceptional and informative news segments
- Produce stories that our target audience will find valuable and relevant to their lives
- Complete work as assigned by the news director
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
- Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
- Leadership experience in a news organization
- Ability to be self-motivated and highly organized
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Experience using iNews preferred but not required
- Ability to edit using Edius preferred but not required
WHAT KAPP/KVEW OFFERS:
- We're a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture and our community
- We are a team of driven and creative professionals. Who wouldn't want to work with the best in the business?
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays
We are an equal opportunity employer