Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist | 4 News Now | Spokane, WA

About us:

4 News Now, the ABC affiliate in Spokane, Washington, is a family-owned, people-first newsroom. The community is at the core of what we do and who we are and we believe it is our duty to inform, but also to inspire.

About this opportunity:

Are you a storyteller who likes to dig and really wants to win on the big stories? Can you tell a feature story as well as you can cover a breaking crime scene? Can you anchor the news in a way that connects with the community? Do you love social media and the opportunity to deliver local news in different ways? We'd love for you to join our team. We have an immediate opening for a anchor/multi-media journalist in an innovative, close-knit newsroom that is committed to journalism and its values. You'll develop your own stories and also, at times, work alongside our team of experienced photojournalists. You'll anchor our weekend newscasts. We're a newsroom that thrives on growth and teamwork. You'll join a family-owned company in the beautiful northwest, where you can enjoy a thriving city without the hour-long commute to work. Spokane is surrounded by beautiful scenery, lakes and mountains and has more than enough news to keep a journalist engaged.

What you'll do:

Develop assigned stories from news leads

Anchor weekend newscasts; fill-in on other newscasts as needed.

Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms

Assist online staff in preparing for multi-media stories

Help produce weekend newscasts

What you'll bring:

4 year degree; Journalism degree preferred

Innate curiosity about the world around you

Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment

Ability to edit video on Avid editing systems, or similar equipment

Possess strong broadcast and AP style writing skills

Strong news judgment and organizational skills

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

2+ years experience as a Multi-Media Journalist preferred

Anchoring experience preferred
                                                                                                                                   

What 4 News Now offers:

We're a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture and our community

We are a team of talented and creative professionals. Who wouldn't want to work with the best in the business?

Pay Range: $48,000/yearly - $53,000/yearly

Mentoring and training programs to promote success in your role

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays

What's next? We want excited, passionate journalists with great ideas and the ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom with a great team. To apply on-line and include your resume and link!

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