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We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.
The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
The Washington Post is seeking an ambitious, creative and collaborative editor to lead coverage of arts and culture at a moment of profound change for the nation’s cultural institutions.
This editor will oversee a team of reporters covering a wide range of arts and entertainment topics, including two reporters focused on the intersection of culture and public policy, as well as reporters covering broader trends in arts and entertainment. The role sits within the Features department and will play a central role in shaping coverage that is authoritative, distinctive and resonant with a broad audience.
We are looking for an editor with exceptional news judgment and a strong sense of how to frame cultural coverage for maximum impact. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable guiding breaking news, driving enterprise and shaping narrative features — helping reporters deliver journalism that captures not only what is happening in the arts, but why it matters. This editor will bring a clear editorial vision, a commitment to accountability and a passion for storytelling that reflects the complexity and diversity of the cultural landscape.
This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
You are driven to shape coverage that captures the cultural forces defining this moment.
You are curious about how the arts intersect with politics, business and society.
You enjoy developing reporters and helping them produce ambitious, distinctive work.
You thrive in a fast-paced newsroom and are energized by both breaking news and long-form storytelling.
You value collaboration and are eager to work across desks to elevate coverage.
Lead and manage a team of reporters covering arts, entertainment and cultural institutions.
Set editorial priorities and shape coverage that breaks news, drives conversation and delivers insightful analysis and narrative storytelling.
Edit stories across formats — from breaking news to enterprise and features — ensuring clarity, rigor, fairness and strong framing.
Guide reporters in developing sources, identifying ambitious targets and executing high-impact stories.
Drive accountability reporting on major cultural institutions and the forces shaping the arts landscape.
Collaborate with editors and reporters across desks to produce comprehensive, cross-disciplinary coverage.
Work with visual journalists and audience teams to present stories in compelling and innovative ways.
Monitor audience trends and performance data to inform coverage strategy and maximize reach.
Help foster a collaborative, creative and high-performing team culture.
A track record of editing high-impact journalism on arts, culture, entertainment or similar beats.
Demonstrated experience managing and developing reporters in a competitive newsroom.
Exceptional editorial judgment and the ability to shape stories for clarity and resonance.
Experience guiding both breaking news coverage and longer-form enterprise or narrative work.
A deep interest in the arts and an understanding of how cultural institutions and industries operate.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
A commitment to accuracy, fairness and the highest standards of journalism.
Interested candidates should upload a résumé and a cover letter to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Apr. 15 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Deputy Features Editor Ellen McCarthy and Features Editor Amanda Finnegan.
The salary range for this position is $122,500 - $204,100. The actual starting salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the newsroom's recruiting team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
$122,500 — $204,100