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THREE-YEAR RESIDENCIES AT THE SEATTLE TIMESNote: The three-year positions in arts/graphics and in photo temporarily have been suspended. You are welcome to apply at any time for the resident program in news writing, sports and copy editing. We will keep applications on file until there is a vacancy for which we can hire.The Seattle Times three-year residency is designed for beginning journalists with some daily newspaper experience. The program gives journalists a range of newsroom experiences, plus on-the-job training and development. Running StartBoth The Seattle Times and residents invest considerable time and effort. Each receives much in return. For The Seattle Times, there's reward in mentoring motivated beginners and adding their talents and energy to the newspaper. For participants, there's opportunity in exploring career interests and developing high-quality professional skills. Strong FinishResidents receive a development plan and regular feedback, have a mentor and gain experience in several newsroom departments. Most reporting residents rotate among news features, business news, suburban and metro assignments. The rotation is generally made once a year. However, a resident's interests and experience may be considered for longer placements. Sports residents focus on that coverage area throughout their three years. Copy-editing residents work on a variety of desks. The Seattle Times offers varied training opportunities. Residents are encouraged to attend newsroom brownbag training sessions on writing, editing and other journalistic skills. They can also join the newsroom writers' groups. Mentors provide individual coaching. Qualifications: Successful applicants must have graduated by the time the residency begins. Additionally, newspaper experience is required. Applicants must have had at least two to three successful internships at large, metropolitan dailies or a year or two at smaller dailies. Positions are filled as vacancies occur. How to ApplyReporting: Submit a cover letter, resume, the names of three references familiar with your work and 5 - 10 samples of your reporting work. Please submit copies only - no original clips. Applicants must have a car. Desk editing: Submit a cover letter, resume, the names of three references familiar with your work and 5 - 10 samples of your editing work. Please submit copies only. Applicants must have strong language skills and some editing experience, and finalists must have acceptable scores on The Seattle Times editing test. Application materials must be sent by mail to:
Newsroom Hiring Coordinator "The three-year residency worked out well for me because it gave me a wide range of experience. I covered everything from breaking news to the Spice Girls. It got my foot in the door and gave me a really solid base of skills." |
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