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 a self-motivated individual 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. You'll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective. 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

Create content for our social platforms and engage with followers and fans

Create articles on your stories for our website

Maintain contacts and foster relationships in the community

Complete work as assigned by the news director

What you'll bring:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, or experience with social media platforms and storytelling

Sound editorial judgment and broad knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws

Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills

Ability to work under pressure as an individual and with a team

Ability to edit using Adobe Suite preferred but not required

Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds

Pay : $ 17.25 – $18.25 per 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.

APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER