Editorial Assistant - Spokane
The Spokesman-Review has an immediate opening for a full-time Editorial Assistant to work in our Newsroom. If you are a detailed oriented person, have a thirst for the news and information, then this may be the perfect position for you. The candidate will be a key person to welcome visitors to the newsroom, answer all incoming calls to the newsroom and transfer those calls to the appropriate person or department. As an Editorial Assistant you will deliver information to reporters and editors by phone and email, along with assisting with various projects. Compiling daily records from district, superior and federal courts. Compiling daily stock pages. Daily input of event listings into a database and creating various calendars to appear in print. Compiling information for a business column and calendars. Prior experience with Microsoft Outlook and Word. Excellent spelling (to be tested), typing (to be tested), proofreading, problem solving and organizational skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Accuracy is essential. Prior office assistant experience is preferred. This is a full-time hourly position paying $17/hour. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
All our full-time positions come with a full suite of benefits including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, LTD, Gym discounts, Paid Holiday, Vacation, Sick time, matching 401(k), and more! Our part-time positions offer sick leave and matching 401K. Background check required on those selected for hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Spokesman-Review and NWOP adheres to COVID-19 health and safety standards.