Opinions Social Media Editor

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The Washington Post Opinions section is seeking a social media editor to help run its social media accounts and help our commentary reach new audiences.

As a member of Opinions’ audience strategy team, the editor will collaborate across the section and organization to elevate our opinion journalism. This editor will produce and repurpose content for Post Opinions social media accounts on X, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, TikTok and Bluesky. They should be familiar with social media management platforms such as Sprout Social and understand how to draw insights from social analytics.

The editor should feel comfortable promoting a variety of content types on social media, including columns, video, video podcasts and visual stories. They will help develop strategies for our expanding multimedia offerings and franchises designed for an off-platform audience. They should also understand how to build around personalities and voices to create a lively, engaging feed.

The editor will be an ambassador for new tools to execute and elevate our opinion journalism. They will work closely with journalists to hone their voice and approach to social media and should consistently be on the lookout for ways to innovate with our products and presentation.

• You are passionate about opinion journalism and its ability to help people understand the news.

• You have an experimental spirit and want to find new ways of connecting audiences to journalism.

• You want to help journalists reach new audiences and are comfortable coaching and collaborating with others.

• You like finding ways to make storytelling and arguments accessible to audiences who may not be traditional news consumers. 

• You like the idea of constantly evolving your strategies to align with ever-changing trends and new inventions. 

• Grow audience and engagement with our opinion journalism by programming Post Opinions’ accounts on Instagram, X, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and Bluesky, packaging and elevating the most engaging journalism for each platform’s specific audience

• Help Opinions personalities elevate their work and engage new audiences by training them on social media best practices

• Curate and edit clear, eye-catching carousels and social cards for Instagram, TikTok and other social platforms that are optimized for shareability

• Work with multimedia team to help develop social media strategies around new initiatives and franchises, including video podcasts

• Foster community engagement and build a clear brand identity on social platforms through recurring features, collaborations, comments and reposts and other tactics

• Share data and insights from social media with editors and columnists and recommend best practices for social sharing

The Skills and Experience You Bring

• 2+ years of journalism experience

• Strong grasp of language and grammar and the ability to conform to style guidelines

• Understanding of the audience needs and industry trends specific to different social media platforms

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills

• Experience using social management tools such as Sprout Social and analytics tools for social media.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, which may include some mornings, evenings and weekends

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.