The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is seeking a savvy and well-rounded Assistant Metro Editor. This job focuses on editing breaking news and event-based coverage on nights and the weekend for various digital platforms. The editor also must help select, edit and publish wire stories and build our print plan.

Schedule

This editor will work 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Some weekend days may go longer. And this editor will work 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday – Wednesday.

Responsibilities

• Be able to work in high-pressure situations when big news hits and deadlines are tight.
• Have experience editing a wide range of topics, including crime, law enforcement, government and politics, and human-interest features, with the ability to quickly come up to speed on unfamiliar subjects.
• Work with a breaking news reporter and other journalists to prioritize news needs.
• Collaborate with your fellow assistant metro editors, including helping to edit stories from other reporters.
• Be inclusive in coverage, making sure stories include a range of sources and that they fairly represent the rich cultural diversity of our region.
• Have a knack for identifying stories readers in the Seattle area will be interested in by using social media, audience analytics and other tools.
• Be willing to experiment, try new story topics and formats, and evaluate and learn from the outcomes of those experiments, always with an eye toward reaching audiences and driving subscriptions.
• Work with colleagues in Photo, Graphics/Interactives and the Digital Audience Team to coordinate visuals and digital assets for stories.

Qualifications

We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom, and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If your profile doesn’t 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: At least two years’ experience working as an editor for a newsgathering organization.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience.
• Requires excellent grammar and language skills, and familiarity with digital news production, social media and analytics.
• Must be able to analyze facts and make judgments about relevance, newsworthiness, fairness, etc., under pressure and on deadline.
• Must have the ability to edit stories using Methode, WordPress or other content management systems used by the newsroom.
• Requires social media skills, including the ability to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks to find potential news stories.
• Must understand and uphold the standards, ethics and mission of journalism at The Seattle Times, regardless of platform.
• Knowledge of local news and local newsmakers is a plus.

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 2.1 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact Human Resources at careers@seattletimes.com and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.

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