Editorial Assistant (Spokane - Wa)

The Spokesman-Review has an immediate opening for a full-time Editorial Assistant to work in our Newsroom in downtown Spokane. 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. The position is Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and to be filled immediately.
Position: Editorial Assistant
Status: Full-time
Salary: $17/hour.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Spokane, WA
What you'll do: Deliver information to reporters and editors by phone and email, along with assisting with various projects. Daily, confirm and input letters to the editor. Compiling daily records from district, superior and federal courts. Compiling daily comics 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. Daily monitoring inboxes for incoming press releases and/or respond to readers. Other duties as assigned.
What you'll contribute to our team: Prior experience with Microsoft Outlook and Word preferred. 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. Able to meet daily deadlines. Prior office assistant experience is preferred, but not required.
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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