News Producer | APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW (KVEW-TV) | Kennewick, WA

APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW is the local ABC affiliate serving the Yakima/Tri-Cities market and is part of

Morgan Murphy Media —family-owned and locally grown for more than 130 years. Guided by the belief that

local journalism matters , we’re committed to informing, educating, and connecting with the communities we serve across TV and through a growing digital footprint spanning web, mobile, streaming/OTT, and social.

About this opportunity
APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic

News Producer

to craft dynamic newscasts that are informative, accurate, and engaging across platforms. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels during breaking news, and brings exceptional writing skills, strong journalistic judgment, and social media/digital savvy. This position is based at KVEW-TV in Kennewick, Washington, located in the Tri-Cities area.

What you’ll do

Produce, write, and coordinate daily newscasts from concept to execution

Make timely editorial decisions based on daily content, breaking news, and developing coverage

Write and edit scripts, teases, and copy with strong accuracy and clarity

Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and the newsroom to optimize story presentation

Coordinate elements and timing with directors and newsroom staff to ensure clean execution

Use social media and digital platforms to publish content and generate story ideas

Conduct research and build informative segments that serve our target audiences on all platforms

Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong broadcast writing skills (AP style preferred) and solid news judgment

Prior leadership or producing experience in a newsroom environment

Self-motivation, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and adapt in a high-pressure, deadline-driven setting

Familiarity with Inception (preferred but not required)

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere (preferred but not required)

What APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW offers

A dynamic and progressive family-owned business committed to employees and community

Opportunity to work with talented, creative professionals

A culture that supports professional and personal growth

Pay range: $17.13/hour – $20/hour

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, and 401(k)

Work/life balance benefits including vacation, sick, and personal days, plus

9 paid holidays

What’s next?
Apply today and tell us why you’re the right fit to help deliver trusted local journalism across platforms.

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