Arts Editor - The Stranger

Noisy Creek, the parent company of The Stranger, Portland Mercury, EverOut and Bold Type Tickets, is seeking a full-time ARTS EDITOR to join The Stranger editorial team

The Stranger, Seattle’s award-winning news and arts publication, aims to cover Seattle in smart, engaging, challenging, and surprising ways. Our arts coverage shines a light on the city’s most interesting artists and makers—including everything from food and music to drag queens and poets—without being afraid to get a little weird at times. We ask tough questions, provide well-researched answers, and offer unique insights into the cultural lives of our city.

We’re looking for an editor filled with contagious enthusiasm and the desire to share their love for—and critiques of—the Seattle arts scene in both TheStranger.com and our monthly print issues. The arts editor will also play a vital role in selecting nominees for our 2025 Genius Awards, in which we shower brilliant local creators with thousands of dollars, no strings attached.

Additional Information
This is a full-time, exempt, non-union position. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, and we work on a hybrid remote/in-person model.

Qualified applicants must possess the following:

• Previous and demonstrable editing and management experience.
• Snappy, smart writing paired with a passion for digging deep into the arts scene (particularly visual arts, theater, film, and books). Must respect and be interested in all forms of culture, from highbrow to low.
• Must be extremely organized and able to manage a small team of freelancers and staff writers, and be able to bring in new, exciting contributors. Also must have a demonstrated ability to devise and execute fresh story ideas.
• An ability and desire to build relationships within the art and performance community.
• And of course: enthusiasm, professionalism, people skills, and a good sense of humor!

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Employer contributes toward medical, dental, and vision premiums
• Retirement Plan: SIMPLE IRA with employer matching contributions
• Paid Time Off: Seven paid holidays, two any-day paid holidays and vacation starting at two weeks in first year, increasing up to 4 weeks after 5 years
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to wellness and financial support services
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options to set aside pre-tax funds for medical and dependent care expenses

Why Noisy Creek? Aside from being an equal opportunity employer, we’re also a vibrant, creative team that believes the more diverse voices that are at the table, the better the conversation—and the work! We realize that not everyone receives the same professional or educational opportunities, so if you don’t meet all the above qualifications but still think you’d be a good fit, please consider applying. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and other underrepresented communities. If you want to be part of a team where your skills and ideas are valued, we want to hear from you!