Education Reporter - Spokane
Company: The Spokesman-Review
Location: Spokane
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
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 newsroom's popular event series, Northwest
Passages, hosts prominent and top-selling authors, with the forums
funding a significant portion of the newsroom's payroll and
projects. The Spokesman-Review's recently renovated newsroom still
is housed in the newspaper's nearly 140-year tower building in
downtown Spokane. The Spokane area is thriving with six area
colleges, including national basketball powerhouse Gonzaga
University. The city has a growing arts community, flourishing
local food scene, fantastic hiking, and other outdoor activities,
and is surrounded by picturesque lakes and rivers in every
direction. Spokane is home to 87 parks, including a 100-acre park
in the center of town that includes one of the largest urban
waterfalls in the nation.
Position: Education Reporter
Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Salary: $42,000-$47,000/year.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9-6
Location: Spokane, WA
About this role: The Spokesman-Review is seeking an experienced
journalist to report on children and education. Spokane County has
more than 70,000 students attending its K-12 public schools. The
successful candidate for this beat will have the clips and
references exemplifying great reporting and writing skills. They
will turn a variety of stories that explore the next generation's
promise and challenges and ensure readers their tax dollars are
wisely spent by continuing the newspaper's legacy of watchdog and
investigative reporting. Our education reporter will be a member of
a dynamic and aggressive reporting team led by seasoned editors
with decades of experience. Expect to be an important contributor
to the daily front page while finding in-depth stories for the
Sunday edition.
What you'll contribute to our team: Bachelor's Degree in
Journalism. Two – three years of experience in reporting. Valid
driver's license. Proficient in use of a computer and smartphone,
including use of Newsgate and Django content management systems.
Demonstrate ability to create hyperlinks, attach photos, understand
SEO and Key Performance Indicators. Ability to use a smartphone to
files 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. Competitive wages and benefits including Medical,
Dental, Vision, 401K matching, Employee Assistance Programs, and so
much more! We believe work/life balance is key to continued
success, we offer Vacation days, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and
Floating Holidays!
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