Government and Politics Editor

The Seattle Times is looking for a Government and Politics Editor to guide our coverage of elected officials, elections, policy-making and the impact of policies on communities at the federal, state and local levels. The ideal candidate will be a focused, aggressive and highly organized editor who is committed to holding those in power accountable and is constantly looking for ways to turn a story into a compelling read. We want someone who can steer the team to break news, provide authoritative analysis, investigate, and produce vivid profiles. This editor will guide a team of four reporters and collaborate with others in our newsroom.