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4 News Now, the ABC affiliate in Spokane, Washington, is a family-owned company with a family-minded newsroom. You’ll work in a newsroom that truly believes in our role to serve the community and tell stories that empower and inform our viewers. You'll also live in a city that's growing and changing, with very little traffic and plenty of access to the outdoors.

About this opportunity:

Join our experienced news and weather team in a unique, exciting on-air newsroom position. This is the perfect job for someone who loves telling the weather story to viewers and wants to go beyond traditional weather graphics to tell stories about how the weather impacts our viewers’ lives. You’ll deliver impactful weather forecasts for our evening and weekend newscasts. You’ll also report on news and weather-related events on days when you’re not forecasting the weather. Located in the Inland Northwest, Spokane has the benefit of four distinct seasons, with plenty of forecasting to keep things interesting. You’ll forecast the weather on TV, streaming, and digital platforms. Work alongside our team of dedicated, award-winning journalists in a competitive news market. Spokane is a fantastic, up-and-coming city with plenty of outdoor recreation to explore. You'll also enjoy working for a family-owned company in a city where even the longest commute to work takes less than 20 minutes.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and deliver weather forecasts utilizing all available weather data and graphics computers.
• Report and produce weather forecasts for multiple platforms.
• Participate in live weather coverage when appropriate, along with representing the station at community events.
• Report and produce news segments that may or may not be weather-related.

What you’ll bring:

• 4 years of work experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, meteorology, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a weather forecaster preferred.
• Experience with Baron Weather System preferred.
• Experience and interest in working with multiple social media platforms.

What 4 News Now offers:

• 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?
• Pay range: $45,000/year - $50,000/year.
• Mentoring and training programs to promote success in your role.
• 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.

What’s next? To apply online and include your resume and link go to: