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

WisctvYakima, WAJune 2nd, 2026
About UsAPPLE 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 OpportunityAPPLE 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 DoProduce, write, and coordinate daily newscasts from concept to executionMake timely editorial decisions based on daily content, breaking news, and developing coverageWrite and edit scripts, teases, and copy with strong accuracy and clarityCollaborate with anchors, reporters, and the newsroom to optimize story presentationCoordinate elements and timing with directors and newsroom staff to ensure clean executionUse social media and digital platforms to publish content and generate story ideasConduct research and build informative segments that serve our target audiences on all platformsPerform other duties as assigned by the News DirectorWhat You’ll BringBachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field (or equivalent experience)Strong broadcast writing skills (AP style preferred) and solid news judgmentPrior leadership or producing experience in a newsroom environmentSelf-motivation, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlinesDemonstrated ability to prioritize and adapt in a high-pressure, deadline-driven settingFamiliarity with Inception (preferred but not required)Proficiency in Adobe Premiere (preferred but not required)What APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW OffersA dynamic and progressive family-owned business committed to employees and communityOpportunity to work with talented, creative professionalsA culture that supports professional and personal growthPay range: $17.13/hour – $20/hourCompetitive 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 holidaysWhat’s next?Apply today and tell us why you’re the right fit to help deliver trusted local journalism across platforms.