Position Title: Newscast Producer

Status: Full-time, non-exempt

About us: NonStop Local KHQ is the Inland Northwest’s leader in local news, weather and sports coverage on television and digital platforms! Affiliated with the NBC network, KHQ is the flagship station of KHQ Incorporated and Cowles Montana Media.

About this opportunity: KHQ-TV in Spokane, WA is looking for a dynamic producer who can create, orchestrate, and energize the market’s dominant news programming across our broadcast and OTT platform. This person needs to have solid news judgment, a creative mind, and established writing skills to produce stories that are relevant and compelling to our viewers. If you’re in a box, stay there. We only want creative thinkers. And if you dread breaking news, this isn’t the place for you. We thrive on our patented coverage of breaking news.

Required Qualifications & Skills: Previous reporting experience with a professional broadcast, print, or online news organization, either as a staff member or intern; Experience with mobile reporting tools; Willingness to work overtime when necessary; Knowledge of and desire to participate in social media; Ability to adapt in a changing media and technology landscape; Bachelor's degree in Radio/Television, Film, Fine Arts, or related field is required.

Other Requirements: In the world of web/social/broadcast we're always on a deadline, which makes for an exciting day of work! There is no down time - even when there's down time. It's a fast-paced environment and we need someone that thrives in those situations. If you have the skills, the passion, and the ability to make quick decisions, multi-task, and work effectively under pressure, we want to hear from you! You must be a good writer for broadcast, must have solid news judgement, must be able to manage a newscast for time constraints, must be familiar with AP style, must have creative abilities to incorporate production values. Ability to meet daily deadlines and work cooperatively with other staff members; Newsroom computer software experience preferred.

What we offer: Salary Range: $16.83/hour - $19.50/hour Signing Bonus

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. This includes:

• 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, Floating Holidays, and more!

For detailed information regarding benefits, vacation, sick, and holiday time, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: NonStop Local Benefits

What’s next:

If you want to be part of our winning team and live & work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, email your cover letter, resume, and link to your reel to: Jeff Hite, Director of Recruiting & Training, at: jeff.hite@NonStopLocal.com

KHQ Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please.