Photographer (Full-time, 1st shift)

Spokane, WA · On-site · Full-time, non-exempt · $52,000-$54,000/year

The Spokesman-Review is seeking a visual storyteller to join our photo staff. The ideal candidate excels across a broad range of assignments—from fast-paced spot news to in-depth human-interest features and high-energy sports. The skill of finding feature photos and coming up with story ideas is a huge plus. Building on a proud tradition of exceptional photojournalism, our photo department expects every team member to deliver compelling visual narrative while upholding the highest ethical standards in both photographic practice and professional relationships.

We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience working at a newspaper. The candidate must be able to cover any shift (day shift, night shift, weekend shift), operate under strict deadlines, collaborate with reporters and editors to maintain high journalistic and ethical standards, adapt to any situation, make quick decisions under pressure, and have strong interpersonal communication. The candidate must have a valid driver's license and be capable of processing, editing, and captioning their photos using tools like Adobe Photoshop to meet deadlines. They must adhere to strict photojournalistic integrity by capturing scenes honestly without altering the truth through digital manipulation.

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

EAP

Paid vacation/sick/holiday time & more

Cowles Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background check required; drug testing applies to safety-sensitive positions.

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