Bruell named editor of Vashon-Maury Island paper in Seattle area

The following excerpt was sent out from the Seattle-area publication vashonbeachcomber.com: Alex Bruell, an award-winning journalist with eight years of reporting in Washington State, has accepted an offer to become The Beachcomber’s new editor. The news was announced by Sound Publishing, The Beachcomber’s parent company, on Thursday, Aug. 10. Bruell will spend the next few […]

Sound Publishing, Inc. seeks a special sections editor (Port Angeles, WA)

The Peninsula Daily News, a division of Sound Publishing, Inc. is seeking a full-time Special Sections Editor in Port Angeles, Washington. Applicants must possess journalism experience at a newspaper or magazine in an editing role, with an emphasis on pagination, editing and writing. Applicants are adaptable to changing deadlines and layouts; able to work calmly, accurately […]

Sound Publishing seeks a part-time reporter

Sound Publishing, Inc. is the largest community news organization in Washington State and is currently looking for a Part-time Reporter based out of our Islands’ Sounder publication in beautiful Eastsound, WA. WHAT WE OFFER YOU: You’ll be part of an energetic, fast-paced team! Position pays $16 per hour EAP & Wellness programs 401k retirement plan […]

Sound Publishing, Inc. seeks a social media manager (Everett, WA)

Sound Publishing, Inc. is looking for a Social Media Manager who can enhance our brand and build strong online communities through various social media platforms. The Social Media Manager will be responsible for developing and administering social media content that is designed to expand brand awareness, engage users, achieve company goals, and create an interactive […]

Black Press names O’Connor co-chief operating officer

Josh O’Connor, president of Sound Publishing and publisher of The Daily Herald, has been named co-chief operating officer of Black Press, Sound’s parent company. His new role begins in September. O’Connor joins fellow co-chief operating officer, Randy Blair, in overseeing operations in Canada, Washington and Alaska. O’Connor has worked in various capacities with Black Press […]

Daily Herald appoints Alcott publisher

The Daily Herald, Everett, has named Rudi Alcott publisher, succeeding Josh O’Connor, the publisher since May 2013 and president of Sound Publishing since 2018. Alcott’s new role begins September 7, and he will focus on bolstering audience development and expediting the newspaper’s digital transformation. Currently, Alcott oversees Sound Publishing’s King County Newspaper Group and is […]