Lead a State Policy Newsroom as Editor-in-Chief

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aaja24Olympia (WA)

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About the role

States Newsroom is seeking an experienced editor-in-chief to lead the Washington State Standard, guiding coverage of state government, politics, and policy from Olympia. The role requires building a strong newsroom culture and coordinating with States Newsroom and peers in 38 states to share best practices. The editor-in-chief will supervise reporters, edit major stories, and produce a daily newsletter while expanding audience engagement across channels and managing donor relations with

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