News Anchor/Reporter | 4 News Now | Spokane, WA

Morgan Murphy Media•Spokane, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you an experienced news anchor who also likes to report on important issues? Do you understand what the audience needs from you across TV and digital platforms? Can you anchor the news in a way that connects with the community? We’d love for you to join our team. We have an immediate opening for an anchor/reporter in an innovative, close-knit newsroom that is committed to journalism and its values. You’ll anchor our morning newscast alongside our experienced morning show team. You’ll share information and video on digital platforms. You’ll also research and report on important, promotable stories. 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 an exciting 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.

Requirements

4-year degree; Journalism degree preferred
Innate curiosity about the world around you
Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
Possess strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
Strong news judgment and organizational skills
3+ years experience as an anchor, past experience as a reporter or MMJ

Responsibilities

Develop assigned stories from news leads
Anchor weekday 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
Research and present special reports