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NOISY CREEK

Staff News Writer

Seattle, WA · Hybrid

If you're a news-obsessed writer ready to make Seattle its best self, apply today! Key ... Participate in the Stranger Election Control Board, our endorsement board for local, state, and ...

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Staff News Writer

Seattle, WA • Hybrid

NOISY CREEK
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Job description

Description

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 like to call it tough love).


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.


If you're a news-obsessed writer ready to make Seattle its best self, apply today!


Key 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. 

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. 
  • We'd love for you to be a nimble writer who's able to respond to the news as it happens, providing key context for our readers. 
  • We love a strong writing voice! The backbone of our work is strong reporting, but we want to see your personality, too. 

Additional Information
This is a full-time, non-exempt, union position. The typical schedule is Monday-Friday, with hybrid work requirements.


Benefits

  • Health Insurance: Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision premiums
  • Retirement Plan: SIMPLE IRA with employer match program
  • Paid Vacation: Accrued vacation starting at two weeks per year, increasing to 4 weeks after 5 years.
  • Paid Sick Time: One week accrued per year, with rollover
  • Paid Holidays: Nine paid holidays, a paid week between December 24 and January 1, plus two any-day floating holidays
  • Additional Paid Leaves: Bereavement leave, jury duty leave, plus options to supplement state-paid family and medical leave.
  • Commuter Benefits: Discounted transit pass
  • Professional Development: Annual stipend to support training and career-related learning
  • Employee Assistance Program: Access to wellness and financial support services
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings options for medical, dependent care, and commuter expenses

Why Join Noisy Creek?

We're a vibrant, creative team that believes the more diverse voices at the table, the better the conversation-and the work! We realize that not everyone receives the same professional or educational opportunities, so if you don't meet all the above qualifications but still think you'd be a good fit, please consider applying. 


Noisy Creek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.


About Noisy Creek, the parent company of The Stranger

Noisy Creek launched in mid-2024 with an innovative model to invigorate local media across the United States for our democracy, civic engagement, and thriving local communities. It currently operates The Stranger, the Portland Mercury, the Chicago Reader, EverOut.com, Noisy Creek Podcasts, Noisy Creek Productions, and Bold Type Tickets. Noisy Creek's vision is to engage and inspire over 50 million Americans per month in local markets across the United States via our beloved and trusted publications.

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