[Hiring] Writer for Seattle-Focused Newsletter @City Cast

Role Description

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 Seattleites are passionate about.

What You'll Do:

• Write a weekly City Cast Seattle newsletter with a clear point of view and a strong, engaging voice.
• Research and report on your beat, developing sources and staying ahead of trends.
• Write thoughtful, upbeat copy featuring good news, local tips, or special recommendations that leave readers feeling informed and inspired.
• Collaborate closely with the City Cast Seattle team and work with the Executive Producer through the editing process to sharpen structure, clarity, and impact.
• Take photos and source photos to craft a more visually interesting newsletter.
• Meet consistent deadlines and maintain high editorial standards.
• Bonus: Discuss your reporting and recommendations on the City Cast Seattle podcast when appropriate.

Qualifications

• A strong, confident writing voice and a love of service journalism that helps readers make smart, local choices.
• Strong relationships in Seattle communities relevant to your proposed topic area, or a proven ability to learn it quickly and thoroughly.
• Deep familiarity with Seattle—its neighborhoods, culture, people, and what makes the city tick.
• You’re comfortable getting to know new people in town.
• Experience with newsletter platforms and basic digital publishing tools.
• The ability to connect ideas across segments and build a newsletter that feels intentional, cohesive, and fresh week after week.
• Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating with a remote team.
• Proven track record of building an engaged audience—whether through a newsletter, blog, social media presence, column, or other platform.
• Bonus: Comfort speaking about your work on a podcast or interest in growing as an on-mic contributor.

Requirements

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and topic - starting at $40/hour with an estimated 5 hours of work a week. (Any other contributions are negotiable on a per-project basis).

To Apply

Please 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.