Check out the open volunteer roles below to see if you or someone you know who lives and/or goes to school in Sammamish may be a great fit.
Directions for applying are within each job description.
Reporter
We are currently expanding our team and looking for reporters.
Reporters work closely to cover an assigned beat. They will work closely with an editor to develop story ideas, find sources to interview, conduct interviews, do research, and write captivating stories to be published.
The ideal candidate is someone who has good writing skills, a keen interest in journalism and newswriting, and is open to working with others to revise and refine their work. Above all, a successful candidate is one who is interested in meeting people and telling their stories.
To apply, please contact Lin Yang at linyang@sammamishindependent.com and submit the following items:
- Contact Information: Full Name, phone number, email address, school and graduation year
- Why you want to be a reporter for the Sammamish Independent (short answer, no more than 100 words)
- A writing sample that represents your best journalistic or written work
Opinion writer
We are currently expanding our team and looking for opinion writers who have the creativity, perspective and drive to write their own column on our news website.
Opinion writers will work closely with an editor to develop their column ideas, create outlines, find necessary evidence and background information to support their viewpoints, and finally, to craft and publish a compelling piece that is relevant to our community.
The ideal candidate is someone who has good writing skills and a keen interest in opinion writing, and thrives when working with others to revise and refine their work. Above all, a successful candidate is one who is interested in getting their viewpoints out into the world.
To apply, please contact Lin Yang at linyang@sammamishindependent.com and submit the following items:
- Contact Information: Full Name, phone number, email address, school and graduation year
- Why you want to be an opinion writer for the Sammamish Independent (short answer, no more than 100 words)
- A writing sample that represents your best journalistic, opinion or written work