Jobs at The Washington Post

Identify, cultivate, and book compelling guests for Opinions audio and video shows. Manage the full guest lifecycle, maintain a pipeline of prospects, monitor trends, prepare briefing materials, respond to breaking news opportunities, and collaborate with editors and producers to align guest choices with editorial priorities and audience engagement.

The Opinion Journalist will produce multimedia content across platforms, providing analysis and commentary on key topics while engaging audiences through original storytelling.

The Social Video Producer will create and edit social-first videos for the Opinions team, collaborating with journalists to engage audiences on various platforms.

Lead social video editing and audience strategy for Washington Post Creator, optimizing platform-native storytelling across major social channels. Manage creative execution, data-driven audience growth, experimentation frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration with creators, analytics, and marketing. Guide freelance editors and maintain editorial standards to expand reach, engagement, and brand credibility.

The role involves developing lifecycle marketing strategies for enterprise and professional product subscribers, enhancing engagement, and ensuring retention through data-informed approaches and cross-functional collaboration.

Contract assistant editor for The Washington Post News Hub to edit breaking news and quick-turn stories, collaborate across teams, deliver feedback under tight deadlines, analyze audience data, and support real-time coverage. Four-day workweek, scheduled 11 a.m.–7 p.m. ET through Oct 31; remote U.S. or Washington, D.C. options.

The Print Desk Designer will create visually compelling print editions, collaborate with teams, and maintain editorial standards while working under tight deadlines.

Coordinate and manage the Press Freedom Desk's projects: develop plans and timelines, conduct research, track metrics, draft reports and communications, support events and multimedia campaigns, maintain stakeholder relationships, handle administrative duties, and recommend operational improvements to scale the program.

Cover major breaking news events as they unfold for The Washington Post, producing fast, accurate copy across platforms. Collaborate with reporters, editors, visual and audience teams, develop source-driven reporting, identify exclusive angles, and provide context and deeper reporting during national and international breaking stories. Work includes night, weekend and holiday shifts in the Washington, D.C. newsroom.

Lead paid media strategy and execution across social and search to drive subscriber acquisition, retention, and engagement. Analyze performance data, optimize budgets and creative, mentor teammates, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and provide weekly performance updates to stakeholders.

The Senior Director, Employee Relations leads the employee relations function at The Washington Post, advising leadership on complex labor relations matters, managing investigations, and ensuring fair practices in a unionized environment.

Cover the Washington Commanders and broader D.C. local sports with breaking news and enterprise reporting. Produce clear, accurate stories on deadline, collaborate across newsroom teams, and experiment with storytelling formats to deepen reader engagement and explain team performance, culture and business.

Assign, edit and mentor visual journalism projects—data visualizations, maps and interactive stories—balancing breaking-news graphics with enterprise work. Pitch and shape graphics-led coverage, provide editorial and technical guidance, and uphold accuracy, accessibility and newsroom standards while supporting team processes and professional growth.

As a Product Manager, you'll build and launch new journalism experiences, explore emerging technologies, and collaborate across departments to redefine product engagement.

The Video Editor will edit podcasts, interviews, and social videos, ensuring quality storytelling for The Washington Post while managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Lead and shape The Washington Post's international reporting across breaking news and enterprise. Oversee correspondents and editors across regions, set coverage priorities, manage staffing and security for international coverage, build freelance networks, collaborate across departments, and drive multi-format storytelling that connects global events to U.S. readers.

The Senior Product Designer will enhance user experiences for The Washington Post's digital products by leading human interaction design initiatives, focusing on accessibility and personalized journalism delivery. Responsibilities include prototyping, defining UI patterns, and collaborating with various teams to ensure design meets high journalistic standards.

The Head of Product Design at The Washington Post will lead a design team, shaping user experiences, enhancing product quality, and exploring innovative journalism delivery methods with a focus on trust and engagement.

The Head of Product Management at The Washington Post is responsible for defining business models for new products, ensuring they become sustainable, and turning innovative ideas into profitable operations while collaborating with various teams across the organization.

The Senior Product Designer will create user-focused designs for digital products, integrating AI and trust signals while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance user experience and maintain high journalistic standards.