Editorial Assistant

Job Overview

The Spokesman-Review, a family‑owned newspaper in the Inland Northwest, is seeking an Editorial Assistant to join their team!

Position: Editorial Assistant
Status: Full‑time, Non‑exempt
Salary: $20/hr
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Spokane, WA (on‑site, SR building)

This position is responsible for compiling and entering information into the listings database, organizing and preparing daily listings and calendars for publication in the newspaper, and serving as the first point of contact for the newsroom by answering main phone lines and assisting visitors in a positive and professional manner.

Daily tasks include:

• Distribution and posting of newspapers within the newsroom
• Monitoring and managing multiple inboxes (Web Team, Features, Editor, and Junk folders)
• Confirming and entering Letters to the Editor
• Entering and preparing event listings for galleries, museums, and First Friday calendars

Weekly tasks include:

• Compiling TV grids, arts, Voice (volunteer and senior meals), entertainment, family, social, literary, home, education, neighborhood, and religion calendars
• Exporting and editing listings to the Blox digital publishing system
• Preparing recurring features such as 10 Under $10 and Water Cooler columns

Additional responsibilities include:

• Writing anniversary, birth, centennial, and five‑generation announcements
• Assisting customers with newspaper and archive book purchases
• Providing backup support for court records and other calendars during absences
• Completing other duties as assigned

• Create a positive attitude that cultivates camaraderie and chemistry in our newsroom, helping us achieve and exceed our goals
• Maintain a fast typing speed of at least 40 wpm and pay close attention to detail
• Deal courteously with and empathize with customers

• A friendly, supportive, and professional team atmosphere
• Competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and employee assistance programs
• Work/life balance: vacation days, sick time, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• And so much more!

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For consideration, you must include your resume, cover letter, and references.