Deputy editor / senior staff reporter
The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, one of the best small newspapers in Washington, needs a No. 2 editor who can also provide coverage of local government and politics.
It’s the best of both worlds – reporting and newsroom leadership.
A few specifics about the reporting job:
• This job is about living, breathing people and how government affects their lives. People want to know if their neighborhoods are safe, if they can find jobs and if their tax money is being spent responsibly.
• That means you’ll be doing a lot of enterprise stories, which could involve any number of issues.
• And, since this is a collaborative newsroom, you’ll need to throw yourself into conversations and projects that involve journalists who share your same commitment to this community.
As for the editing job:
• You’re backstopping the managing editor. You'll serve as the lead editor in her absence.
• As deputy editor, you’ll develop news and feature coverage for digital audiences, make assignments and edit content.
• You’ll also take the lead on preparation and analysis of news analytics.
Requirements:
• Three or more years as a professional editor or reporter. Experience leading reporting teams or spearheading large newsroom projects. Editing experience.
• Strong news judgment, highly developed interpersonal skills, a background in digital journalism, a basic familiarity with digital analytics tools, and experience using social media to engage news audiences.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
About Us
This is a small, powerful newsroom that just won 11 awards in the 2026 Pacific Northwest News Contest. The U-B also won sweepstakes in its division against a field of larger publications.
We feature our work on union-bulletin.com. We also publish eEditions every day of the year and print editions three days a week.
Walla Walla is in southeast Washington. It’s the center of one of the world’s great wine regions. So, as you might guess, the food, wine and beer scene make for a vibrant downtown, and there’s a thriving arts community. Set in the Blue Mountains region, it’s a great place for anyone who loves the outdoors. And if you enjoy big cities, Seattle and Portland are both about four hours away.
The Union-Bulletin is part of the Seattle Times Co., a family-owned company committed to journalistic excellence. The Blethen family believes that decisions about the U-B are best made by the people who live and work in Walla Walla.
The Seattle Times Co. values diversity in the workplace as well as in our news coverage. The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume and links to Affiliate Senior News Director Greg Halling at [email protected].
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