Job Description

The Spokesman-Review is a family-owned newspaper where your talent will come to the fore in reporting on the mom-and-pops that are the heart of small business as well as tech startups and entrepreneurs that garner seed funding from around the globe. Our staff\'s coverage of a dynamic and ever-diversifying Spokane-area economy runs the gamut from small to big business.

Position: Business Reporter

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Salary: $42,000-$47,000/year.

Hours: Monday Friday, 9-6

Location: Spokane, WA

About this role: Our next business reporter will have demonstrated ability in source development and beat coverage. You\'ll also be a deft storyteller with a knack for conveying an issue\'s impact on the average citizen or consumer. One of the state\'s largest utilities is based in Spokane and the city is a health care hub that not only boasts several hospitals, but also private and publicly traded companies involved in groundbreaking research. Homebuyers and -sellers look to our coverage of one of America s hottest real estate markets of the past two years, while our stories provide insight into development of a growing metropolitan area and a downtown skyline dotted with cranes. 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. 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.

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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