Staff News Writer

NOISY CREEK•Seattle, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Stranger, Seattle’s award-winning news and arts publication, aims to cover Seattle in smart, engaging, challenging, and surprising ways. Our news coverage holds power to account and reimagines what our city could be. We’re looking for a new writer who’s obsessed with local politics, eager to call out institutions that abuse their power, and wants to demand that this city be its best self. They should be nimble and able to respond to the news as it happens, providing key context for our readers. They will write for both TheStranger.com and our monthly print issues, and play a vital role in our Stranger Election Control Board.

Requirements

At least 2-3 years of experience as a news reporter. Local experience a plus.
A deep interest in Seattle news and politics, from City Hall to the Port to that one dude on Nextdoor.
A nimble writer who’s able to respond to the news as it happens, providing key context for our readers.
A strong writing voice with personality.

Responsibilities

Report and write both responsive news stories and feature reporting. Your writing will appear on both TheStranger.com and our monthly print issues.
Help produce email newsletters and other news roundups.
Participate in the Stranger Election Control Board, our endorsement board for local, state, and national elections—both as a voting member of the board, and as a writer in our endorsement packages.

Benefits

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision premiums
SIMPLE IRA with employer match program
Accrued vacation starting at two weeks per year, increasing to 4 weeks after 5 years.
One week accrued sick time per year, with rollover
Nine paid holidays, a paid week between December 24 and January 1, plus two any-day floating holidays
Bereavement leave, jury duty leave, plus options to supplement state-paid family and medical leave.
Discounted transit pass
Annual stipend to support training and career-related learning
Access to wellness and financial support services
Pre-tax savings options for medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses