Anchor/Reporter

Apple Valley News Now; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Apple Valley News Now, the local ABC affiliate serving Washington’s Yakima/Tri-Cities region, is seeking an audience-focused News Anchor/MMJ. This role combines anchoring local newscasts with reporting original stories for television, streaming, web and social media.

The ideal candidate is a credible on-air communicator with strong storytelling skills and can cover breaking news, develop meaningful community stories, and adapt content for audiences on every platform.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of reporting, multimedia journalism or anchoring.
• Demonstrated studio anchoring, field reporting and live-shot experience.
• Strong broadcast, digital and AP Style writing.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with Inception and Adobe preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts, live reports, breaking-news coverage and news briefs.
• Research, pitch, shoot, write, edit and present original local stories.
• Produce timely content for broadcast, digital, streaming and social platforms, including vertical video and live updates.
• Develop enterprise stories that reflect the people and issues shaping the Yakima/Tri-Cities community.
• Maintain high standards for accuracy, fairness, ethics and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with producers, digital staff and newsroom leadership on story presentation.
• Build community relationships and engage with audiences online and in person.
• Assist with newscast production and other newsroom responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Anchor experience

Studio anchoring

Storytelling

AP Style writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism / communications

Tools

Inception

Adobe

Job description

Station: Apple Valley News Now / KVEW-TV

Pay Range: $20–$27 per hour

Apple Valley News Now, the local ABC affiliate serving Washington’s Yakima/Tri-Cities region, is seeking an audience-focused News Anchor/MMJ. This role combines anchoring local newscasts with reporting original stories for television, streaming, web and social media. The ideal candidate is a credible on-air communicator, strong storyteller and curious local journalist who can cover breaking news, develop meaningful community stories and adapt content for audiences on every platform.

Responsibilities

News Anchor/MMJ

Location: Kennewick, Washington

Station: Apple Valley News Now / KVEW-TV

Pay Range: $20–$27 per hour

Apple Valley News Now, the local ABC affiliate serving Washington’s Yakima/Tri-Cities region, is seeking an audience-focused News Anchor/MMJ. This role combines anchoring local newscasts with reporting original stories for television, streaming, web and social media. The ideal candidate is a credible on-air communicator, strong storyteller and curious local journalist who can cover breaking news, develop meaningful community stories and adapt content for audiences on every platform.

• Anchor newscasts, live reports, breaking-news coverage and news briefs.
• Research, pitch, shoot, write, edit and present original local stories.
• Produce timely content for broadcast, digital, streaming and social platforms, including vertical video and live updates.
• Develop enterprise stories that reflect the people and issues shaping the Yakima/Tri-Cities community.
• Maintain high standards for accuracy, fairness, ethics and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with producers, digital staff and newsroom leadership on story presentation.
• Build community relationships and engage with audiences online and in person.
• Assist with newscast production and other newsroom responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience as a reporter, multimedia journalist and/or anchor.
• Demonstrated studio anchoring, field reporting and live-shot experience.
• Strong broadcast, digital and AP Style writing skills.
• Ability to create compelling stories using video, sound, text and social-first formats.
• Excellent editorial judgment, organization and ability to meet daily deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with Inception and Adobe is preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.

Benefits

• Apple Valley News Now offers medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, EAP, long-term disability, FSA/HSA options, 401(k), paid time off, sick leave, personal days and paid holidays.

Apple Valley News Now is part of Morgan Murphy Media, a family-owned, people-first company committed to meaningful local journalism and the communities it serves. Apple Valley News Now is an equal opportunity employer.