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About Our TeamThe 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.
Why This Role Matters
The Washington Post Opinions section is seeking a designer who will produce and commission compelling visuals, illustrations, photos and packages for online and print. This role works closely with editors, columnists and the rest of the visual team to elevate storytelling across digital, print and social platforms.
The role will involve identifying the right visual treatments for columns, editorials and guest op-eds in production. Regular duties include art directing editorial illustrations for individual stories and series; putting together conceptual illustrations and photo-illustrations, particularly on deadline; and designing and laying out print pages, including on deadline.
The role will involve working evenings and weekends. This position can either be based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom or on the West Coast or in the Mountain Time Zone to accommodate later hours.
What Motivates You
You believe in the power of illustration and design to deepen engagement.
You enjoy working in a close-knit team on tight deadlines, particularly around the news.
You enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems and overcome challenges.
You are a versatile thinker who is excited to work across formats, topics and types of commentary.
How You’ll Support The Mission
Produce and commission engaging, concept-driven illustrations for op-eds, columns, and editorial board content.
Design visual presentations and packages that enhance Opinion stories across digital, mobile, print, newsletter, and social platforms.
Design clear, accessible print pages and packages conforming to standard templates, as well as special treatments for longer essays and projects.
Collaborate with editors and writers to identify visual opportunities and refine presentation.
Support the team with photo-editing tasks as needed.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
A portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking, originality, and a refined aesthetic.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate visual ideas effectively.
Experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment.
Proficiency with design tools including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Understanding of visual storytelling for digital and mobile-first platforms.
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:
$85,100 - $127,700 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.
Skills Required
- Portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking, originality, and refined aesthetic.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate visual ideas effectively.
- Experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment.
- Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop.
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign.
- Understanding of visual storytelling for digital and mobile-first platforms.
- Ability to produce and art-direct illustrations, photo-illustrations, and visual packages.
- Ability to design and lay out print pages conforming to templates and special treatments.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
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.
