Newscast Producer | 4 News Now | Spokane, WA

About us:

4 News Now, a Morgan Murphy Media company and 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:

Want to work in a newsroom where you have the creative freedom to try new things? Want to produce and present compelling, informative content across all platforms? Come work for 4 News Now. We're looking for a smart, creative, hard-working, team player to join our news team. Your primary job is to help produce one of our fast-paced, successful, engaging newscasts. You'll work with an experienced team of newsroom managers, producers and anchors – and, alongside a team of excited journalists, always looking for interesting ways to deliver content. We aim to inform and inspire in creative ways and believe in listening to the audience to determine how best to fit their needs. Your work will have meaning, as we strive to connect with our community and tell the stories that truly impact their lives. We're more about quality and context than story count. Here, everyone's voice matters in developing our vision and strategy for local news. All this, and you'll do it in an up-and-coming city, where you can spend your off hours exploring exciting restaurants, outdoor activities and adventure instead of sitting in your car on a long commute.

What you'll do:

Develop, coordinate & organize news coverage into daily newscast

Write & edit news stories for newscasts

Format newscasts and execute on-air production

Coordinate pre-produced elements of newscast live shots

Be a part of the strategic planning to move newscasts to the next level

Contribute on digital platforms

What you'll bring:

4-year degree with an emphasis in Journalism, Mass Communications or equivalent

Critical thinking and a hunger for news

Prior TV news producing experience or willing to learn!

Possess strong broadcast and AP style writing skills

Possess sound news judgment

Able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

Excellent project-management skills and constant attention to detail

Thorough knowledge of media law

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?

We are committed to maintaining a culture where employees can flourish and grow, professionally and personally

Pay Range: $18/hour-$21/hour

Our robust benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, and 401(k)

Time off work/life balance is important to us.   We provide vacation days, sick days, personal days and 9 paid holidays

What's next?  To apply on-line and include your resume

4 NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER