Graphics Assignment Editor

The Washington Post is seeking an ambitious, collaborative and technically skilled journalist to join our Graphics team as a Graphics Assignment Editor.  

This role is for an experienced visual journalist who excels at conceiving graphics-led stories, shaping the work of others and driving high impact work that engages a broad audience and is unique to the Post.   

We are looking for someone with strong editorial instincts, news judgement, technical fluency and a sophisticated understanding of how visual storytelling drives and informs our readership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can move seamlessly between overseeing both breaking news and enterprise work and is energized by collaboration across disciplines. This role requires both creativity and flexibility — someone equally comfortable building a data visualization, shaping an interactive project or helping edit graphics coverage during high-pressure news moments.  

This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.  

What Motivates You:  

• You are driven to make complex stories clear, engaging and visually compelling.  

• You enjoy identifying stories best told through data visualization, maps or interactive experiences.  

• You are energized by driving story ideas, seamlessly leading multiple projects and overseeing ambitious stories from inception to completion. 

• You thrive in a collaborative newsroom environment and enjoy solving editorial and technical challenges.  

• You are curious about emerging storytelling formats and eager to push visual journalism forward.  

• Encourage and empower reporters to develop innovative techniques, work more efficiently, and grow professionally. 

How You’ll Support the Mission:  

• Pitch, assign and edit visual-first stories in coordination with newsroom priorities across breaking news, politics, policy, business and other major coverage areas. 

• Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, storytelling impact and visual refinement in alignment with newsroom audience goals. 

• Contribute to breaking news coverage with fast, accurate and engaging graphics that explain a uniquely visual angle. 

• Mentor and support visual journalists through thoughtful editing, feedback and collaborative problem-solving. 

• Help strengthen team processes, contribute to best practices and support a collaborative team culture.  

The Skills and Experiences You Bring:  

• At least 5-8 years of editing experience in visual journalism, graphics, data reporting or a related field. 

• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify stories where graphics are visually distinctive, meaningfully advance a story, drive readership and reinforce The Post’s mission. 

• A thoughtful approach to delivering feedback as part of the editing process.

• A strong portfolio of maps, information graphics and visual stories for digital audiences.  

• Ability to balance speed and ambition, such as contributing to breaking news while developing and meeting deadlines on enterprise work.  

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to newsroom work.  

• A commitment to accuracy, clarity, accessibility and journalistic rigor.  

Interested candidates should upload a résumé, cover letter and portfolio to our jobs portal. Cover letters should be addressed to Interim Graphics Director Maureen Linke and Head of Visuals Soo-Jeong Kang.   

The pay range for this position is $109,200 - $182,000. The actual starting salary for this position will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.