Writer for Seattle-Focused Newsletter

City Cast is looking for a sharp, voicey writer to create a new weekly newsletter that complements our existing daily City Cast Seattle newsletter and podcast. While our daily products cover Seattle's news and happenings, this weekly newsletter will go deeper on a specific topic that Seattleers are passionate about.City Cast produces daily local news podcasts and newsletters in cities across the country. Our mission is to help people fall more in love with their cities through smart, engaging journalism that makes local news feel personal and accessible.RequirementsWhat You'll DoWrite a weekly City Cast Seattle newsletter with a clear point of view and a strong, engaging voiceResearch and report on your beat, developing sources and staying ahead of trendsWrite thoughtful, upbeat copy featuring good news, local tips, or special recommendations that leave readers feeling informed and inspiredCollaborate closely with the City Cast Seattle team and work with the Executive Producer through the editing process to sharpen structure, clarity, and impactTake photos and source photos to craft a more visually interesting newsletterMeet consistent deadlines and maintain high editorial standardsBonus: Discuss your reporting and recommendations on the City Cast Seattle podcast when appropriateWhat You BringA strong, confident writing voice and a love of service journalism that helps readers make smart, local choicesStrong relationships in Seattle communities relevant to your proposed topic area, or a proven ability to learn it quickly and thoroughlyDeep familiarity with Seattle—its neighborhoods, culture, people, and what makes the city tickYou're comfortable getting to know new people in townExperience with newsletter platforms and basic digital publishing toolsThe ability to connect ideas across segments and build a newsletter that feels intentional, cohesive, and fresh week after weekSelf-starter who can work independently while collaborating with a remote teamProven track record of building an engaged audience—whether through a newsletter, blog, social media presence, column, or other platformBonus: Comfort speaking about your work on a podcast or interest in growing as an on-mic contributorBenefitsCompensationExpected range is $200/weekly newsletter (Any other contributions are negotiable on a per-project basis).To ApplyPlease submit a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples that showcase your voice. In your cover letter, we'd love to hear your pitch for what this weekly newsletter could cover and why Seattle readers would love it.#J-18808-Ljbffr