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Join the future of news
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.
About Our Team
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 News 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.
Why This Role Matters
The Washington Post is seeking a strategic, creative and collaborative leader to serve as Manager, News Video, helping drive how our journalism reaches audiences across social and video platforms.
This role sits at the center of The Post's off-platform strategy, overseeing a team of social video editors responsible for producing engaging, platform-native journalism for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other emerging platforms. The Manager, News Video will lead editorial strategy, programming and execution, ensuring our video journalism reaches audiences wherever they consume news while upholding The Post's standards for accuracy, creativity and innovation.
We are looking for a leader who sees video as a core journalistic product—not simply a promotional tool—and who understands the rapidly evolving dynamics of social platforms and audience behavior. The ideal candidate combines editorial judgment, audience expertise and operational excellence with the ability to coach journalists, develop new formats and execute a clear vision for audience growth.
Working closely with the Head of Off-Platform Strategy and leaders across the newsroom, this manager will play a central role in shaping the future of The Post's digital video presence.
This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
What Motivates You
- You are passionate about bringing journalism to audiences wherever they are.
- You thrive on building teams and helping journalists develop new storytelling skills.
- You are fascinated by evolving video platforms, audience behavior and emerging formats.
- You enjoy balancing editorial excellence with audience growth and innovation.
- You are energized by experimentation, collaboration and continuous learning.
How You'll Support the Mission
- Lead and develop a team of social video editors, fostering a collaborative culture centered on creativity, journalistic excellence and continuous improvement.
- Manage daily video programming, staffing and production schedules to ensure the team is positioned to cover major news events and execute long-term priorities.
- Develop quarterly and annual editorial strategies for news video in partnership with newsroom leadership, establishing clear goals and success metrics.
- Identify opportunities for original news video coverage and oversee production from concept through publication, including editing and programming responsibilities when needed.
- Own the editorial strategy and audience growth for The Post's YouTube channels, including news, topical and talent-driven programming.
- Partner closely with Shows, Originals and other newsroom teams to develop and distribute original video journalism across platforms.
- Coach editors and producers on platform-specific best practices, storytelling techniques and emerging video formats.
- Monitor audience engagement and performance across platforms, using data and experimentation to continuously refine strategy and maximize reach.
- Oversee operational aspects of news video production, including live video workflows, licensing resources and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate across coverage desks and with Product and Design to identify new opportunities for video innovation and audience engagement.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
- Significant experience leading digital video production or social video teams at a major news organization or media company.
- Demonstrated success developing video strategies that grow audiences while maintaining high editorial standards.
- Deep understanding of YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other video platforms, including programming, audience development and platform best practices.
- Strong editorial judgment and experience overseeing breaking news as well as longer-form and original video projects.
- Experience managing and developing journalists or video creators in a collaborative newsroom environment.
- Ability to interpret audience metrics and translate insights into editorial strategy and production decisions.
- Excellent communication, organizational and project management skills.
- A passion for experimentation, innovation and helping shape the future of digital journalism.
We will consider strong candidates who do not meet all of the qualifications above. Candidates should upload a résumé to our jobs portal and may include a cover letter to tell us about other skills and experience that you think would be valuable for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Nov. 13 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Department Head, Off-Platform Strategy Keely Diven and Managing Editor Bryan Flaherty.
The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $160,000. 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 Post’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.
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
Skills Required
- Significant experience leading digital video production or social video teams at a major news organization or media company
- Demonstrated success developing video strategies that grow audiences while maintaining high editorial standards
- Deep understanding of YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and other video platforms, including programming, audience development, and platform best practices
- Strong editorial judgment and experience overseeing breaking news, long-form, and original video projects
- Experience managing and developing journalists or video creators in a collaborative newsroom environment
- Ability to interpret audience metrics and translate insights into editorial strategy and production decisions
- Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
- Passion for experimentation, innovation, and shaping the future of digital journalism
The Washington Post Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans, robust mental‑health resources, and for Guild‑covered roles, employer‑paid single coverage plus an HRA for certain travel needs. Feedback suggests these features make core health benefits a reliable anchor even as specifics can vary by role.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted at a generous level for all new parents, alongside backup care, caregiver concierge, and gender‑affirming services in some postings. These family‑forward supports stand out within the broader package.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements secured across‑the‑board raises and significantly higher salary floors for lower‑paid cohorts, with automatic increases beginning in 2024. Feedback suggests these gains improved satisfaction at the lower end even as overall pay views remain varied.
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What We Do
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere. Our approach is always the same– shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Every employee, every project, every day.
Why Work With Us
Rapidly growing, this team is committed to creating excellent experiences and products worthy of our tradition and our future. Our dedication to innovation, excellence and integrity are at the core of what we do, and why our employees are proud to call The Post their home.
