The Inlander

The Inlander, founded by the McGregor family on the conviction that free and independent journalism helps a community thrive, has provided award-winning news, arts and culture coverage in the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene area since 1993. Talented journalists from all over have come here to be a part of something special. The Inlander is our name, but it’s also an identity, a frame of mind, a people and a place, bound by geography and core community values.

Open Position

Location: Spokane, WA

Beat: How public policy and social justice impact people’s lives - always highlighting solutions

Position:

The Inland Northwest is the biggest population center between Seattle and Minneapolis, anchored by Spokane and Coeur d’Alene and surrounded by rural communities. Inlander readers want to learn more about things like balancing natural resource use and protecting the environment, urban growth and how best to guide it, fostering effective local government and creating a vibrant cultural scene. This reporter pursues deeper reporting, building trust with multiple sources and offering different perspectives in solution-oriented pieces.

Salary and Benefits: $45,000 - $57,000

Access to Inlander medical benefits

Access to Inlander optical/dental benefits

Participation in Inlander Simple matching savings plan

16 days of paid time off per year; 21 days after three years

Location: Fully in-person at an office

Moving Stipend: $500-$1000 depending on distance

Skills: Writing

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