Evening News Anchor/MMJ- APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW TV | Kennewick, WA Job at Morgan

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 anchoring local newscasts. We are looking for self-motivated, highly organized individuals with a strong work ethic. This position is located at KVEW-TV in Kennewick, Washington.What you'll do:Anchor newscasts and news briefsDeliver news accurately; engage viewers with excitement, urgency and sharp witDevelop story ideas; shoot, edit and write local news stories for TV & digital platformsDemonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel lawsProduce newscasts & other roles as assigned by news directorPublish content and generate story ideas through social media sites like Facebook and XEnterprise compelling stories for newscasts, website and other platformsShoot and edit video with TV news cameras, digital devices, production software and appsCollaborate with co-workers on the best way to present/report storiesProduce stories that our target audience will find valuable and relevant to their livesMaintain contacts and foster relationships in the communityWhat you'll bring: Bachelor's degree in journalism or related fieldTeam player mindsetAbility to edit using Edius preferred but not requiredMinimum four years of experience as a multimedia journalist/anchorFour-year degree in journalism, communications or equivalent field preferredAbility to present news stories professionally from a TV studioSound editorial judgment and broad knowledge of journalism ethics and libel lawsStrong broadcast and AP style writing skillsAbility to work under extreme pressure and meet deadlines every dayAbility to lift and carry 15 poundsWhat 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: $22/hour - $27/hourBenefits: 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 applicationAPPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER