Associate Editorial Producer, Live Events

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.

Washington Post Live is looking for an Associate Editorial Producer to provide editorial, operational, social media and video support for events. From initial concept to final production, this position also involves editorial support of a variety of events, handling production deliverables, facilitating cross-department collaboration, assisting with social media output and fostering efficient workflows. The Associate Editorial Producer also supports the research and ideation process, for on-stage conversations, off-stage activations and video projects

Motivation

• You understand how to coordinate fast-moving editorial and production needs across a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
• You are energized by problem-solving and collaborating across teams
• You have an interest in producing riveting events and ensuring that our video content is discoverable and impactful 
• You have fresh ideas for using AI in workflows and storytelling

• Coordinate across editorial, production, design and marketing teams
• Assist with researching and producing content of segments 
• Manage editorial event needs like travel arrangements, connection tests, copy editing in line with Post style, graphics and other duties 
• Work as bridge between editorial and marketing teams on video needs and audience strategy 
• Edit short-form news video clips to facilitate audience growth and discovery 
• Serve as the team’s champion for how to problem solve with AI 

Skills and Experience You Bring

• 2-5 years’ experience in a professional newsroom
• Strong research, writing and production skills
• Experience editing clips, writing copy for digital platforms and managing social media accounts 
• Knowledge and passion for live events and issues shaping the future 
• Ability to work well under pressure and on extended schedules 
• Rigorous attention to detail and deadlines
• Interest in live events, fresh ways of creating and sharing content and emerging technologies

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:

The 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.