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Human resources

Working here

A Foundation for Success

The production of a daily newspaper requires a diverse group of devoted, team-oriented individuals. There are rewarding opportunities for professionals in each of the following areas:

  • Customer Service
  • Consumer Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Graphic Design
  • Circulation
  • Production
  • Support Services
  • Accounting
  • Computer Services
  • Facilities Management
  • Human Resources

    To find out what openings currently are available, Click for information on professional Newsroom positions, contact Gary Graham.

    Employment

    Cowles Company is committed to having a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and to developing the potential of everyone who works here.

    Cowles will make a reasonable accommodation to assist a person with a disability in the job application or interviewing process. If you have an accommodation need, please let us know.Cowles Company requires pre-employment drug screening and criminal background checks on all applicants who are selected for hire.

    Diversity

    "Valuing diversity is important at Cowles Publishing Company. Our goal is that our workforce and our products truly represent the diversity of the communities we serve."
    - Publisher Stacey Cowles

    A successful newspaper is a product of the strengths, capabilities and unique personalities of its employees. We encourage you to become part of our team by responding to job and intership opportunities at The Spokesman-Review. Our diversified work environment helps our employees realize their full potential.

    Benefits of Employment

    Full-time employees are eligible medical and dental benefits the first month following 30 days of full-time employment. The Company begins paying a portion of the premiums the first of the month following 90 days of full-time employment. Eligible dependents include spouses and dependent children to the age of 19. After one year of full-time service, employees are eligible for Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401(k). A comprehensive benefit package includes:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical/Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching with a Company match (100% to a maximum of 6%)
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Paid Vacation and Leaves
  • Discounted Newspaper Subscriptions
  • In-house and company-sponsored training
  • Commute Trip Reduction Program
  • Travel Accident Insurance
  • Flexible Spending plan

    About Us

    Cowles Co

    Though best known for its newspaper, Cowles Company is a diversified family-owned corporation with a number of major affiliates.

  • Centennial Property Management Company
  • Cowles CA Media
  • Northwest Farmer-Stockman, Inc.
  • KHQ, Inc.
  • KNDO-TV
  • KNDU-TV
  • Journal of Business
  • Basic Financial Solutions
  • Inland Empire Paper Co./Fiber Reclaim
  • Nickels Worth
  • New Media Ventures

    The Spokesman-Review

    First and foremost is the original enterprise, The Spokesman-Review, a morning daily newspaper with circulation in excess of 93,210 (daily) and 119,162 (Sunday). Founded in 1891 by William H. Cowles, The Spokesman-Review is still owned and managed by members of the Cowles Family. The Spokesman-Review staff and its design and content are continually winning important local, regional and national awards for excellence.

    Northwest Farmer-Stockman, Inc.

    Northwest Farmer-Stockman, Inc. provides insurance products to subscribers of the farm magazines and has done so since 1939. Their valuable products allow us to present solutions to meet the needs Farmers and Stockmen face in today's world.

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