Seattle City Hall Reporter — Investigative, Taxpayer-Focused

The Center Square; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Descripción de la vacante

The Center Square in Seattle is seeking a Seattle City Hall Reporter to join our Washington state bureau's Enterprise and Investigative Unit. You will cover City Hall and King County government with a taxpayer-focused perspective, reporting on policies and actions that affect residents and businesses.

Ideal candidates have government reporting experience, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to shoot and edit video.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; two years government reporting experience beneficial.
• Excellent writing and research abilities with AP style.
• Willingness to shoot and edit video for multimedia reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Plan daily, taxpayer-focused coverage from City Hall and King County government.
• Monitor mayoral and city council actions impacting taxpayers and job creators.
• Supplement print reporting with video, including shooting and editing when needed.
• On-the-ground reporting at City Hall and county offices.
• Attend in-person news conferences and ask probing questions.
• Develop sources, conduct interviews, file records requests and write reports.

Conocimientos

Strong writing

Research skills

AP style

Video shooting

Interviewing

Source networking

Educación

Bachelor's degree preferred

Two years government reporting experience (preferred)

Herramientas

Video editing basics

Descripción del empleo

The Center Square in Seattle is seeking a Seattle City Hall Reporter to join our Washington state bureau's Enterprise and Investigative Unit. You will cover City Hall and King County government with a taxpayer-focused perspective, reporting on policies and actions that affect residents and businesses.

Ideal candidates have government reporting experience, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to shoot and edit video.