Qualifications

• Experience: minimum of five years of business journalism experience, including three years in a supervisory editor role. Applicant should have a consistent track record of successfully directing complex enterprise story packages as well as breaking news.
• Wordpress and other online publishing systems and spreadsheet software such as Excel.
• Strong news judgment, including the ability to assess a story’s potential, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Demonstrated skill at coaching reporters to craft and report stories, utilize tools such as datasets and public records requests, and maximize the potential of each story.
• High level of accuracy, honesty, fairness, and knowledge of libel laws. Excellent grammar and language skills.
• Social media skills, and comfort using Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social networks to gather and disseminate news, reach new audiences and track the changing social landscape.
• Reader engagement skills, including participation in chats, comments or use of engagement tools on sites such as Reddit.
• Be comfortable representing the business staff and the Seattle Times in public settings such as interviews, panel discussions or other presentations.

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, independent newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. As the largest newsroom in the Pacific Northwest, we serve the region with thoughtful journalism that makes a real difference in our community. We combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media, reaching an established audience of 1.8 million. At The Seattle Times, you’ll find work that matters.

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