ABOUT US:

KAPP-KVEW TV, 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:

KAPP-KVEW TV 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, yaktrinews.com
• 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 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 talented and creative professionals.  Who wouldn't want to work with the best in the business?
• • We are committed to maintaining a culture where employees can flourish and grow, professionally and personally
• • We offer competitive compensation and benefits
• • Our robust benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, and 401(k)
• • Time off work/life balance is important to us.   We provide vacation days, sick days, personal days and 9 paid holidays

WHAT'S NEXT? Click below for online application instructions.

Disclaimer: As a condition of employment, Morgan Murphy Media requires that newly hired employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to the extent permitted by applicable law and subject to any medical or religious accommodations.

KAPP/KVEW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER