Day Cops Reporter

The Spokesman-Review is a family-owned and operated local newspaper serving Spokane since the late 1800s. The Spokesman-Review was an early adopter of philanthropic-based journalism and has received four Report for America positions over the past five years. The newsrooms popular event series, Northwest Passages, hosts prominent and top-selling authors, with the forums funding a significant portion of the newsrooms payroll and projects. The Spokesman-Reviews recently renovated newsroom still is housed in the newspaper's nearly 140-year tower building in downtown Spokane.

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Salary: $40-45K/yr. Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 7 am - 4 pm

The Spokesman-Review is seeking a hard news reporter who thrives in breaking news situations but also can tackle important issues facing our community with depth, breadth, and clarity. The Day Cops Reporter will report on local government and cover breaking news stories and will quickly be able to pivot, covering a wide variety of topics.

What you'll contribute to our team:
Bachelors Degree in Journalism.
Two three years of experience in reporting.
Valid drivers license.
Proficient in the use of a computer and smartphone, including the use of Newsgate and Django content management systems.
Ability to use a smartphone to file stories and multimedia from the field and to stay current with news events.
Demonstrate social media skills on Twitter, Facebook, and any emerging social media networks to both promote and enhance your journalism.
Ability to work in adverse conditions and unusual schedules when news breaks.
Must understand and uphold the standards, ethics, and mission of journalism at The Spokesman-Review on all platforms.
Premium on organizational skills, able to meet changing deadlines, deal with multiple stories at once, keep supervisors abreast of developments, and work with other staff members on stories.
Read The Spokesman-Review, both in print and online and stay current with all relative news sources.
Maintain a high degree of professionalism in representing The Spokesman-Review, always striving for fairness and accuracy.

What we offer: We are a family owned and operated multi-business organization with a heart for the community we serve and our employees. We set you up for success by providing the necessary tools and training needed to succeed in your position! We provide A friendly, supportive, and professional team atmosphere.