D.C. Regional Editor

Nashville Public Radio; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Leadership and career development programs

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio is seeking an experienced editor based in Washington, D.C., to lead coverage of local news, including politics, immigration, and community life. This role emphasizes collaboration and high-quality journalism.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in editing, excellent news judgment, and a passion for local stories. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, vacation, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Ability to make decisions under deadline pressure.
• Experience across different types of news stories.

Responsibilities

• Edit news, features, and investigative stories.
• Collaborate with reporters to elevate stories.
• Guide coverage of breaking news in the region.

Skills

Editing high-quality journalism

Excellent news judgment

Strong headline writing skills

Familiarity with analytics tools

Excellent communication skills

Deep interest in local news

Job description

Why This Role Matters

The Washington Post is seeking a sharp, collaborative and audience-focused editor to help lead coverage of the Washington region, including the District, Maryland and Virginia. This is a central role on the Local desk, shaping coverage that captures the complexity, urgency and humanity of one of the nation’s most dynamic regions. The editor will work across a wide range of topics — from politics and immigration to the economy and community life — ensuring that our journalism is authoritative, engaging and essential to readers across the region. We are looking for an editor with strong news judgment, a deep understanding of local audiences and a passion for elevating stories that resonate both locally and nationally. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at shaping coverage on deadline and brings a clear sense of how to present stories for maximum impact across digital platforms. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.

How You’ll Support the Mission

• Edit news, features, enterprise and investigative stories with a commitment to accuracy, accountability, clarity and engagement.


• Work across subject areas, including immigration, the economy and politics in the Washington region.


• Guide coverage of breaking news across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, ensuring timely and authoritative reporting.


• Write and refine headlines to maximize reach and audience engagement.


• Collaborate with reporters to conceptualize, shape and elevate stories from idea to publication.


• Monitor performance data and audience trends to inform coverage decisions and presentation.


• Coordinate closely with the Local Editor and Deputy Local Editor to shape priorities and coverage strategy.


• Partner with colleagues across the newsroom to elevate coverage of the Washington region and connect local stories to national conversations.

The Skills and Experiences You Bring

• A strong track record of editing high-quality journalism in a fast‑paced newsroom.


• Excellent news judgment and the ability to make sound decisions under deadline pressure.


• Experience editing a wide range of story types, from breaking news to enterprise and investigations.


• Strong headline writing skills and an understanding of digital audience strategies.


• Familiarity with analytics tools and a demonstrated ability to use data to inform editorial decisions.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• A deep interest in local news and the issues shaping the Washington region.

Compensation And Benefits

• 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.