Dynamic News Anchor/MMJ — Local Stories & Live Reporting

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

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.