About this opportunity: 

Being a news photojournalist means going places other people don’t get to go. This is an opportunity with a collaborative team on a fast-paced morning news show, to see the sunrise through the lens of your camera, and to make a difference by informing the community in which you live. 4 News Now is looking for a photojournalist to add to our staff of experienced photographers, continuing a proud legacy of storytelling. Every day is different and every day, you’ll have the opportunity to learn something new and grow your skills.  

Why Work for 4 News Now? 

Because we care about you and your life outside of work just as much as we value the work you do in the newsroom and in the community each day. We’re here to help you grow in your career and will train you to tap into your creative side while also spotlighting the news in our community. We’re a family-owned company and a newsroom where the mantra “take care of the team” guides everything we do. You’ll work in a newsroom that truly believes in our role to serve the community and telling the stories that empower and inform our viewers. You'll also live in a city that's growing and changing, with virtually no traffic and plenty of access to the outdoors. 

What you’ll do: 

You’ll be a part of our morning news team, with the most experienced anchor team and reporters and producers who love what we do and why we do it. You’ll set up live shots in the field for our morning reporter and shoot video of breaking news, community events and other stories. We’ll teach you how to operate LiveU equipment and also how to turn an interview and some b-roll into compelling news content to air on TV and digital platforms. You’ll be up before the sun, but also have your afternoons, evenings and weekends free to explore all that the Inland Northwest has to offer. Your voice will matter in making daily decisions about news coverage and creative ways to tell stories.  

What you’ll bring: 

A 4-year degree and/or equivalent work experience is preferred, but we’re ready to train you if you’re eager and excited to do the job. It’s great if you have basic knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment and some editing experience. You’ll need to be an early riser and dependable worker who is also self-motivated and able to work in a deadline-driven environment.  

What you’ll get in return: 

You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective. You’ll get the training and support you need to do your job well. You’ll get to work with journalists at all levels of their career who are passionate about what we do it.  

Pay range: $17.00/hour - $20.00/hour  

Benefits: We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, employee referral program, and paid time off including 80 hours of vacation following 1 year of service, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, 2 personal days and 9 paid holidays.  

What’s next?  We want excited, passionate journalists with great ideas and the ability to work in a fast-paced newsroom with a great team.  To apply on-line, go to:  https://www.kxly.com/station/jobs-with-kxly and be sure to include your resume and link!  

KXLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

About us:

4 News Now, a Morgan Murphy Media company and 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:

Want to work in a newsroom where you have the creative freedom to try new things? Want to produce and present compelling, informative content across all platforms?  Come work for 4 News Now. We're looking for a smart, creative, hard-working, engaged storyteller to serve as our Breaking News Anchor/producer. You’ll be a part of our fast-paced, successful morning newscast.  You’ll work with an experienced team of newsroom managers, producers and anchors – and, alongside a team of excited journalists, always looking for interesting ways to deliver content. You’ll deliver breaking news updates on our morning show Breaking Now Desk, giving you a chance to grow as a reporter and anchor on the morning news. You’ll also help produce that morning show and contribute on our digital platforms. This is a newsroom with a reputation for a positive working environment. We also pride ourselves on helping journalists get to their dream markets. We’re more about quality and context here than story count. Here, everyone’s voice matters in developing our vision and strategy for local news. We value your life outside of the newsroom as much as we appreciate the work you do to produce content across platforms. All of this in a city where you can spend your time exploring exciting restaurants, outdoor activities and adventure instead of sitting in your car in a long commute.

What you’ll do:

• Develop, coordinate & organize news coverage into daily newscast
• Write & edit news stories for newscasts
• Contribute content to digital platforms
• Present news content on the air

What you’ll bring:

• 4-year degree with an emphasis in Journalism, Mass Communications or equivalent
  • • • • Prior TV news producing experience
        • Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
        • Possess strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
        • Possess sound news judgment
        • Proficient at posting content to various websites
        • Able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
        • Excellent project-management skills and constant attention to detail
        • Thorough knowledge of media law

What 4 News Now offers:

You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective. You’ll get the training and support you need to do your job well. You’ll get to work with journalists at all levels of their career who are passionate about what we do it. We offer 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.

Pay range: $19.00/hour - $21.00/hour

Benefits: We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, employee referral program, and paid time off including 80 hours of vacation following 1 year of service, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, 2 personal days and 9 paid holidays.

What’s next?  To apply on-line and include your resume and link go to: https://morganmurphymedia.com/current-openings/

4 NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Morgan Murphy Media, a multimedia company with broadcasting, digital media, and event brands across multiple markets is looking for an experienced Traffic Manager. The Traffic Manager acts as a liaison between different areas in our broadcast operations and company. As a Radio Traffic Manager, you will use the station’s traffic system to accurately schedule commercials as purchased by advertisers, and other on-air announcements as required by station management.

We are looking for an experienced broadcast traffic manager/administrator who excels at troubleshooting problems, managing schedules, and coordinating multiple activities at the same time. This is a high intensity position that requires a person who is a proactive communicator, is detail-oriented with proven accuracy, has the ability to work under pressure, and regularly adheres to strict deadlines.

Position responsibilities include but not limited to:   

• Ensure effective and efficient use of the Wide Orbit traffic system
• Create Daily Log Broadcasts
• Reconcile daily logs, communicate any discrepancies for make-goods to staff
• Coordinate log and clock changes with the Programming department, GM, and/or GSM
• Assist station departments with timing and scheduling of on-air elements
• Daily tasks include order-entry, commercial log editing, and continuity
• Train others to use Wide Orbit efficiently
• Other duties as assigned by manager

What you will bring to the role:

• Knowledge and understanding of broadcast traffic operations; prior radio or television experience required
• Knowledge of Wide Orbit Traffic or Radio Traffic scheduling software
• At least two years of general office experience, with an emphasis on using computer applications to store data, generate reports, and maintain a database
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to handle conflicts and find solutions
• Positive go-getter attitude
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• High work ethics and standards
• Advanced attention to detail
• Super time efficiency
• Ability to work well under pressure
• High School Diploma required, some college preferred

What you’ll get in return:

You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time, and your perspective. We are committed to maintaining a culture where employees can flourish and grow, professionally and personally.  In fact, 80% of our senior leaders have been promoted from within the company!  We offer extensive training, and you get to work alongside some of the most talented colleagues in the broadcast industry, at all levels of their career, who are passionate about what they do and why they do it.

Pay range: $20.00/hour - $26.00/hour DOE

Benefits: We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, employee referral program, and paid time off including 80 hours of vacation following 1 year of service, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, 2 personal days and 9 paid holidays.

What’s next?For online application instructions go to: https://morganmurphymedia.com/current-openings/

KXLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

About us:

KXLY Radio Group is a part of the KXLY Broadcast Group, a Morgan Murphy Media company.  We are a family-owned, people first business located in Spokane, Washington, and our community is at the core of what we do and who we are. 

About this opportunity:

We have an opening for a part time Radio Promotion Assistant who will interact with listeners and positively represent our radio stations including 92.9 ZZU, Rock 94 ½, The Big Coyote Country, Hot 969, KXLY 920 AM and ESPN Radio 700.  If working in an office setting day in and day out is your dream job, this is not the job for you.  As a Promotion Assistant, you'll be out and about in the community participating in radio events with a variety of local businesses.

What you’ll do:

• Set up and breakdown promotional material used for on-site promotion
• Maintain safe operation of company vehicles, prizes, equipment, and other promotional tools
• Point of contact at events and remotes
• Interact with listeners in a professional manner

What you’ll bring:

• Ability to work flexible hours including all days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift and carry 70 lbs.
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others
• Creativity and self-motivation
• Ability to problem-solve and prioritize

What you’ll get in return:

You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective. You’ll get the training and support you need to do your job well.

Pay Range: $16.28/hour - $16.75/hour

Benefits: We offer part time employees and their families Employee Assistance Program benefits, 401(k), and paid time off including vacation time following 1 year of service (amount of vacation time depends on the number of hours worked), 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked.

What’s next? Click below for online application instructions.

KXLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

About this opportunity:

KXLY Radio Group/Phase 3 Digital is looking for a Sales Representative to grow and manage advertising business as well as focus on prospecting and closing new business in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene market.  Being a Sales Representative means your gratification is directly tied to the work you do in the community with local business leaders. When they win, you win.  We are a family owned, people first business and our community is at the core of what we do and who we represent.

Why Work for KXLY Radio Group / Phase 3 Digital?

Because we care about you and your life outside of work just as much as we value the work you do to build community businesses each day. As a Morgan Murphy Media company, we are a well-established, well-respected  leader in the Spokane market with some of the highest rated local radio programming around!   

What your career entails:

If you have a desire to work in a rewarding environment that encourages growth within a company that values every employee, then KXLY Radio Group / Phase 3 Digital is the company for you.  If you are driven and LOVE the idea of overseeing your own financial destiny,  then the Sales Representative is definitely the position for you!  Broadcasting is the place to be and there has never been a better time to advance your career in such an exciting industry. Never worked in broadcasting before?  No problem…if you have successful sales experience in retail, automotive, insurance, etc., then you are off to a great start.  If you are determined and ambitious, we can teach you the rest.

What you’ll get in return:

You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective.

Pay range:  The compensation range for this role is $45,000/year - $150,000/year which includes a beginning guarantee + supplemental pay including commission. Beginning guarantee is $45,000/year-$72,000/year depending upon experience. Earned commissions, ranging from 5% to 20% net, based on the product sold, are paid when the 12-month guarantee is exceeded, or are the complete basis of compensation after 12 months.  Commissions are paid on a monthly basis as earned.  We also offer a $50/month cell phone allowance.

Benefits:  We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, and paid time off including 80 hours of vacation following 1 year of service, up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year depending on start date,  2 personal days and 9 paid holidays.

What’s next?For online application instructions go to: https://morganmurphymedia.com/current-openings/

KXLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

About this opportunity:

Are you looking for a newsroom that encourages creativity in storytelling, led by a news director who once worked as an MMJ herself? Want to learn and grow to not only be a more dynamic storyteller, but also stronger journalist? We have a track record of helping MMJs move to major markets and also helping people find a forever home in our community. We’re ready for you to join our close-knit news team. 

What you’ll do: 

You’ll pitch and develop stories, track down leads and stretch your creative muscle to tell the most compelling stories across platforms. Want to test your skills on weather/sports/anchoring/producing? We provide opportunities to see where else your passion might take you. We just want your best, but we also value your life outside of work as much as we value what you bring to the newscasts each day. 

Why Work for 4 News Now?

We’re looking for a multi-media journalist who likes to dig and really wants to win on the big stories. Can you tell a feature story as well as you can cover a breaking crime scene? Is social media second nature? Journalists on our team get support and feedback, but also are held to high expectations to deliver the stories our community needs. We have the most diverse news team in the market and the most experienced newsroom leaders. You’ll develop your own stories and also work with our experienced photojournalists. No solo live shots here – your safety is our priority. We’re a newsroom that thrives on growth 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 with 76 lakes within an hour drive. Indoorsy? We have great breweries, wineries, restaurants and bookstores, too. 

What you’ll get in return:

You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective.

Pay range: $17.31/hour - $19.70/hour

Benefits: We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, employee referral program, and paid time off including 80 hours of vacation following 1 year of service, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, 2 personal days and 9 paid holidays.

What’s next? 

Apply right away for a chance to join a news team that believes in family, community and a legacy of local journalism. Live in a beautiful city with just enough bizarre news to keep you engaged. Work with journalists who take our role in democracy very seriously, but who also know that the newsroom itself should be a safe and supportive place. Our newsroom motto: take care of the team. We live it every day.  

To apply on-line and include your resume and link go to: https://morganmurphymedia.com/current-openings/ 

4 NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

About this opportunity:

Being a Salesperson means you get to help foster the growth of local businesses and the local economy through your direct efforts.  Your gratification is directly attached to the work you do in the community with local business leaders. When they win, you win.  We are a family owned, people first business and our community is at the core of what we do and who we represent.

Why Work for KXLY TV / Phase 3 Digital?

Because we care about you and your life outside of work just as much as we value the work you do to build community businesses each day. We’re here to help you grow in your career and will train you to tap into your creative side as you build those lasting business relationships.   As a Morgan Murphy Media company, we are a well-established, well-respected  leader in the Spokane market and one of the fastest growing stations. Our department is structured to allow our Salespeople the opportunity to work semi-remote.   You'll also live in a city that's growing and changing, with virtually no traffic and plenty of access to the outdoors.

What your career entails:

As a  Salesperson you will interact with business owners and decision makers so a genuine, passionate and creative approach is essential to establishing trust with new and existing clients.  Your communication style needs to be effective and relatable as you recommend business solutions, as well as sponsorship and promotional opportunities, to clients.  The  strategic business plans you develop and create  will include both TV and digital advertising components.

What the job requires of you:

ASalesperson is  passionate about collaborating with community business leaders. You LOVE being the hero when you solve problems for others. You REALLY love the idea of overseeing your own financial destiny. The nature of sales and marketing requires exceptional organizational and follow-through skills and the ability to work without supervision.  Because our client interactions are primarily face-to-face, we need someone located in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene markets.  If you are driven, passionate and understand the value of accountability, let’s talk.

What you’ll get in return:

You’ll get a supportive work environment with co-workers and managers who value your work, your time and your perspective. We are committed to maintaining a culture where employees can flourish and grow, professionally and personally.  In fact, 80% of our senior leaders were promoted from within the company!  We offer an extensive sales training program and you  get to work alongside some of the most talented colleagues in the broadcast industry, at all levels of their career, who are passionate about what they do it and why they do it.

Pay range:  The compensation range for this role is $45,000/year - $150,000/year which includes a base salary + supplemental pay including commission. Base salary is $45,000/year – $50,000/year depending on experience.  Earned commissions, ranging from 5% to 15% net, based on the product sold, are paid on a monthly basis as earned.  We also offer $50/month cell phone allowance.

Benefits:  We offer employees and their families medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program benefits. Employees are also offered long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k), health savings account, and paid time off including 80 hours of vacation following 1 year of service, up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year depending on start date,  2 personal days and 9 paid holidays.

What’s next?  For online application instructions go to: https://morganmurphymedia.com/current-openings/

KXLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER