Business Reporter

The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is seeking a business reporter to report on Amazon, Microsoft and other Big Tech employers in the Seattle area. The reporter will cover these companies as employers, political players and influencers of economic dynamics in the region, while examining how their actions and products shape life in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  

This is a high-profile, competitive beat that will reward reporters interested in breaking news and going big on some of the world’s most consequential companies. The successful candidate brings an innate desire to make rich, insightful business coverage accessible and interesting to readers who may not see themselves as business-news fans. They will join a team of eight committed to telling compelling business stories for our region.   

Responsibilities 

• Pitch and cover news of Amazon and Microsoft, as well as other Big Tech companies active in the region. 
• Cover the news as it happens, while developing scoops and producing enterprise stories. 
• Explore changes to the workplace cultures and policies, and to the physical footprint of Amazon and Microsoft in Seattle and the region. 
• Examine the impact of regulatory actions and changes, and the push into artificial intelligence. 
• Be inclusive in coverage, developing a range of sources and story ideas that fairly represent the rich cultural diversity of our region. 
• Collaborate with editors and reporters across the newsroom, supporting other newsroom teams as needed. 
• Work with digital producers, photographers and designers to coordinate visual journalism and online 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: Professional experience working as a reporter for a news organization. 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience. 
• Familiarity with digital news production, social media and analytics. 
• Be able to analyze facts and data and make judgments about relevance, newsworthiness and fairness under pressure and on deadline.  
• A record of untangling complex topics and presenting them in engaging writing. 
• Be able to write clearly, accurately and creatively and meet deadlines. 
• Be well-acquainted with inclusive journalism practices.  
• Must understand and uphold the standards, ethics and mission of journalism at The Seattle Times, regardless of platform. 

This is a hybrid position based in Seattle requiring regular in-office work, as well as occasional night and weekend work. 

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $60,000 to $102,600. We typically pay between $60,000 to $85,000, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, 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
• Internet stipend for predominately remote employees
• Subsidized transit cards
• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
• Wellness program
• Parental leave options

Please Note: Please note that this position requires the successful completion of pre-employment assessments including a criminal background check, a drug screen (excluding cannabis), and a motor vehicle report once an offer has been made. This position requires that you have access to reliable transportation to respond to work assignments. If you opt to use a personal vehicle for transportation, you must be able to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and auto insurance meeting the company's liability limits prior to hire. Finally, as a union-represented position, you will be required to join a union and pay regular membership dues.

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.

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.

Salary : $60,000 - $102,600