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The Seattle Times

Deputy Business Editor

Seattle, WA · On-site

The Deputy Business Editor will oversee reporters and collaborate with the Business Editor on ... Contributes to a healthy, inclusive and welcoming workplace culture. * Helps journalists prioritize ...

The Seattle Times

Deputy Business Editor

Seattle, WA · On-site

$89K - $127K/yr

The Deputy Business Editor will oversee reporters and collaborate with the Business Editor on ... Contributes to a healthy, inclusive and welcoming workplace culture. * Helps journalists prioritize ...

Hasbro

Sr Editor - Japanese Bilingual

Renton, WA · On-site

$87K - $149K/yr

This Senior Game Editor position draws on your mastery of the Japanese language, drive for ... Health & Wellness * Time Off to Recharge * Financial Well-being * Life & Family Support * Volunteer ...

Noisy Creek

Editor in Chief (The Stranger)

Seattle, WA · On-site

$150K/yr

Editor in Chief, The Stranger Location: Seattle, WA Salary: $150,000 Independent journalism is the ... Health Insurance: Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision premiums * Retirement Plan:

Elsevier

Associate Clinical Editor

Seattle, WA · On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

Associate Clinical Editor About our Team Clinical Solutions is a technology & information solutions ... Partnering with EHR and healthcare technology vendors, including Epic and other HIT platforms, to ...

TEGNA Inc.

Sports & News Video Editor

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.65 - $27.09/hr

KING TV is looking for an experienced Video Editor to join our prestigious news operation ... TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health ...

System One

Electrical Data Editor

Seattle, WA · On-site

$28.93/hr

Electrical Data Editor Location: Seattle, WA (hybrid - 1 day onsite per week) Type: Contract ... health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts ...

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How much do health editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for health editor in Seattle, WA is $42.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.62 and $60.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a health editor do?

A Health Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and sometimes writing health-related content for publications such as magazines, websites, or journals. They ensure that the information presented is accurate, up-to-date, and understandable for the target audience. Health Editors often fact-check articles, work with medical professionals, and maintain editorial standards. Their role is crucial in providing reliable health information to the public.

How does a health editor collaborate with medical professionals and writers to ensure content accuracy?

A Health Editor frequently works alongside medical experts, fact-checkers, and writers to ensure all published content meets industry standards for accuracy and credibility. This collaboration often involves reviewing drafts, clarifying medical information, and verifying sources. Editors may also organize regular meetings or consultations with healthcare professionals to stay up to date on best practices and emerging research. This team-based approach helps maintain trustworthiness and compliance with editorial guidelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health editor?

To thrive as a Health Editor, you need a solid background in health journalism, excellent writing and editing skills, and often a degree in English, journalism, or a health-related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and medical databases is typically required, along with experience interpreting scientific research. Strong communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail set outstanding Health Editors apart. These skills ensure the production of accurate, engaging, and trustworthy health content for diverse audiences.
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Deputy Business Editor

The Seattle Times

Seattle, WA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is seeking a leader to join our award-winning business team. As the Deputy Business Editor, you will help guide an eight-person team that covers aerospace, the tech sector, real estate, affordability challenges and the health of the local economy. We are looking for someone who inspires, coaches and empowers journalists. 
 
The Deputy Business Editor will oversee reporters and collaborate with the Business Editor on coverage of regional economic and employment trends as well as major Northwest players such as Boeing, Amazon, Microsoft, Costco and Starbucks. The successful candidate will know how to balance breaking news, deep-dive enterprise and watchdog stories, and will tailor high-concept and complex stories to a general readership, showing how business news affects workers, small-business owners, consumers, homebuyers/renters and others who call the Pacific Northwest home. 
 
Responsibilities 

  • Leads reporters to produce daily news and longer-term enterprise stories.
  • Works with newsroom departments to lead ambitious projects that cut broadly across disciplines and topical areas. Collaborates with visual journalists and the digital team to create rich experiences for readers. 
  • Rallies staff to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news, establishing The Seattle Times as the leading source of information in a competitive marketplace. 
  • Uses analytics to inform coverage that reaches new readers, wins subscribers and builds loyalty. 
  • Embraces diversity in the workplace and in our coverage, thinking inclusively about everything from story framing and sourcing to word choice and presentation. 
  • Recruits, hires and trains with the long-term sustainability of the newsroom in mind. Contributes to a healthy, inclusive and welcoming workplace culture. 
  • Helps journalists prioritize and focus in a busy environment.  
  • Helps ready the daily print section.
  • Works occasional nights or weekends when news requires it. 
  • Represents the business section and The Seattle Times to the community and other groups as needed. 
  • Evaluates wire stories for use in the business report online and in print. 
  • Understands and upholds the standards, ethics and mission of journalism at The Seattle Times. 
 
Qualifications 
We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If your profile does not match this job description exactly, you may still be a candidate for this position. Please let us know how your skills and experience relate to the role and its objectives. 
 
  • Experience: Strong preference for candidates with experience as a supervising editor.
  • Excellent team-leadership skills, with proven success developing and retaining top talent. Passion for coaching and mentoring journalists.  
  • Demonstrated record of successfully reporting and editing business coverage, including complex enterprise story packages as well as breaking news. 
  • Strong news judgment, with impeccable standards of accuracy, honesty and fairness.  
  • Cultural competence and a proven track record of practicing inclusive journalism.  
  • Sophisticated communication skills; ability to negotiate, collaborate and engage in sometimes challenging conversations with staff, leadership and readers.  
  • Demonstrated skill at coaching reporters to find, shape and report stories, using tools such as datasets, earnings reports and public records requests. Familiarity with laws governing bankruptcy, employment, debt and other business matters. 

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $89,900 to $127,000. For this opening, we expect to pay between $95,000 to $115,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional life and AD&D insurance and long-term care insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
  • 10 days of annual sick accrual; unused sick pay accrues to an extended illness bank
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Monthly internet stipend for predominately remote employees
  • Subsidized transit cards and parking costs
  • Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
  • Wellness program
  • Fertility coverage (with lifetime limits) for eligible employees
  • Parental leave options
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Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

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