Join the Federal Way Source Team
Join Federal Way Source and contribute to vital independent local journalism focused on the diverse communities of Federal Way, Washington. We seek individuals passionate about local reporting and community engagement.
Why Work at Federal Way Source?
Working with Federal Way Source means becoming an integral part of a dedicated team committed to serving the Federal Way community. Our mission is to provide accurate, timely, and relevant local news that informs residents and fosters civic engagement across Twin Lakes, Marine Hills, Steel Lake, and beyond. We believe in the power of independent journalism to strengthen local understanding and connection. Contributors play a direct role in covering critical topics like City Hall decisions, local schools, public safety, and new developments impacting daily life. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the place you live and work, contributing to the essential fabric of local communication.
We are a small local newsroom. Tell us what you would bring, and we will talk through how we can work together.
Open Positions
Explore current opportunities to join the Federal Way Source team and contribute to our independent local news coverage. We are always seeking talented individuals who are passionate about delivering essential information to the residents of Federal Way, from Dash Point to the downtown core. Our work involves reporting on critical beats such as City Hall, Federal Way Public Schools, public safety, housing and development, transit, and local arts and sports. If you are driven by a desire to inform and engage a vibrant community, and possess strong journalistic skills, we invite you to review our current openings. Your contribution will help keep our neighbors across Federal Way, including communities like Lakota and Mirror Lake, well-informed.
We are not advertising specific roles right now. We are always glad to hear from reporters, contributors and people who know this community — use the form below.
Interested in a role not listed here? Contact us at [email protected] with your background and what you'd bring to Federal Way Source.
Apply Now
We are continually seeking skilled and passionate individuals to enhance our dedicated team at Federal Way Source. If you possess a strong commitment to independent local journalism and believe your talents can contribute to our mission of serving Federal Way, we encourage you to get in touch, even if you do not see a specific position advertised that perfectly matches your expertise. We value proactive individuals eager to help us cover essential topics impacting our communities, from local government decisions to events in Federal Way Public Schools. Please send your resume, a cover letter outlining your interests and experience, and any relevant work samples to [email protected]. We are interested in hearing from those who share our dedication to informing residents across Federal Way, including areas like Weyerhaeuser campus, Celebration Park, and The Commons at Federal Way.