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 a versatile, motivated assistant op-ed editor for its Opinion Department. This editor will work with columnists and support the deputy editor by editing guest op-eds.
The ideal candidate will understand how to shape persuasive coverage based on reporting and expertise. They will have a strong sense of grammar, style and story structure, as well as a knack for improving copy while retaining writers’ voices. They should be comfortable with a range of subject areas and understand how to translate arguments into different forms.
We’re looking for a careful, thoughtful editor with strong communication and organizational skills; an eye for detail, especially while multi-tasking; and experience elevating personality in coverage. They should enjoy working in high-pressure news environments and be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.
You are drawn to complex topics and have a desire to present them in clear and accessible fashion to a broader audience.
You believe persuasive arguments are built around detailed reporting.
You are passionate about opinion journalism that informs, challenges and reaches diverse audiences.
You take pride in working with new and established writers and bringing out the best in their work.
You appreciate that the editorial process is constantly evolving — and that methods, techniques, subjects and strategies will always be changing.
You are excited by the prospect of working on tight deadlines in response to breaking news and current events.
Edit columns and guest op-eds on a range of different topics, including on deadline.
Develop ideas, shape writing and publish the sharpest possible views.
Coordinate with the wider department to ensure every article is published for maximum effectiveness.
Be on constant lookout for new writers, fresh subjects and innovations in publishing.
Write unbylined editorial weekly on news and current events.
Occasionally appear on podcasts, social video and other multimedia offerings.
2+ years of experience in journalism, media or communications.
Experience working with writers and editors.
Experience with new editorial forms and content strategies.
Strong persuasive writing skills.
A collaborative spirit and ability to build strong partnerships across teams.
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.
The salary range for this position is:
$82,600 - $123,800 AnnualThe actual 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 Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
$82,600 — $123,800
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