What are the responsibilities and job description for the TV Sports Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist | 4 News Now | Spokane, WA position at WISC-TV?
About Us
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.
About This Opportunity
Are you passionate about sports, but believe people and stories are more important than scores and highlights? Are you obsessed with breaking stories and connecting with fans on social media platforms? Want to cover one of the best college basketball teams in America as much as telling stories of high school students and paralympians overcoming the odds? This could be your dream job. 4 News Now has an immediate opening for a sports anchor/multi-media journalist in innovative, close-knit newsroom that is committed to journalism and its values. You’ll develop your own stories, shoot games, anchor sportscasts and spread your knowledge and video across all platforms. We’re a newsroom that thrives on growth, experimentation and teamwork. You’ll join a family-owned company in the beautiful northwest, where you can enjoy a thriving city without the hour-long commute to work. Spokane is surrounded by beautiful scenery, lakes and mountains and has more than enough sports stories to keep a passionate journalist engaged.
What You’ll Do
4 NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
About This Opportunity
Are you passionate about sports, but believe people and stories are more important than scores and highlights? Are you obsessed with breaking stories and connecting with fans on social media platforms? Want to cover one of the best college basketball teams in America as much as telling stories of high school students and paralympians overcoming the odds? This could be your dream job. 4 News Now has an immediate opening for a sports anchor/multi-media journalist in innovative, close-knit newsroom that is committed to journalism and its values. You’ll develop your own stories, shoot games, anchor sportscasts and spread your knowledge and video across all platforms. We’re a newsroom that thrives on growth, experimentation and teamwork. You’ll join a family-owned company in the beautiful northwest, where you can enjoy a thriving city without the hour-long commute to work. Spokane is surrounded by beautiful scenery, lakes and mountains and has more than enough sports stories to keep a passionate journalist engaged.
What You’ll Do
- Write sports stories for newscasts digital platforms
- Shoot, edit, & report live on deadline
- Anchor sportscasts
- Publish content and generate story ideas through social media sites
- Use social media to gather and share information
- Work efficiently independently and with others in the sports department
- 4-year degree with an emphasis on journalism preferred
- Prior experience as a television sports reporter preferred
- Accurate and comprehensive writing, shooting, and editing skills
- Ability and eagerness to develop community contacts and become actively involved in community
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds
- 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?
- Mentoring and training programs to promote success in your role
- Salary range $42,000/yearly – $45,000/yearly
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays
4 NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $42,000 - $45,000