Morgan Murphy Media-West

Job Description:

Morning Show Reporter

About this opportunity:

4 News Now, the ABC affiliate in Spokane, Washington, is looking for a storyteller to join our dynamic, close-knit newsroom.  Can you handle live breaking news as well as you can tell a fun, feature story? Want to be live on TV multiple times every hour, working with a news photographer who handles the camera and the live shot? We have the job for you! You’ll report the news in the field and in the studio alongside a team of established, FUN journalists. Learn from veteran broadcasters and work with the most experienced anchor team in town. 4 News Now in Spokane, Washington is hiring a reporter for our morning news show. This is the perfect job for someone who loves reporting and also wants the flexibility to show some personality on the morning news.

Why Work for 4 News Now?

You’ll work in a newsroom that values innovation, creativity, teamwork and strong community journalism. You’ll work for a boss that wants you to explore your passions – and you’ll do it in a really great place. You'll stretch your journalist legs, reporting alongside our team of dedicated, award-winning journalists in a competitive news market. Spokane is a fantastic, up and coming city with plenty of outdoor recreation to explore. You'll also enjoy working for a family-owned company with a strong history in a city where even the longest commute to work takes less than 20 minutes.

What you’ll do:

As our Morning Show Reporter, we will count on you to:

• Plan and execute live and pre-recorded content for our morning news show
• Work with a photographer in the field to more safely execute live coverage
• Use creativity and strategy to extend your coverage beyond television and onto digital platforms
• Use social media to gather and share information
• Assist online staff in preparing for multi-media stories

What you’ll bring:

The Morning show Reporter will have a 4-year degree in journalism or related field and preferably 2+ years of experience as a Multi-Media Journalist.  You bring your creativity, positive attitude and working knowledge of journalism ethics – and, we’ll help you grow and learn.

Preferred Skills:

What 4 News Now offers:

You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective.

Pay range: $18.00/hour – $20.00/hour

Benefits: We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, employee referral program, and paid time off including 80 hours of vacation following 1 year of service, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, 2 personal days and 9 paid 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.  For online application instructions go to:  Current Openings (morganmurphymedia.com)

4 NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER