Address
Form of workJob Description
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, 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 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: $15.87/hour - $19.81/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.
