Executive Multimedia Producer

The Washington Post; Washington; On-site; USD 123,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Pension and 401(k) match

Vacation and paid sick leave

Holidays and personal days

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Employee assistance programs

Career development programs

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking an Executive Multimedia Producer for Opinions to define and execute the audio and video strategy across platforms. You will lead a creative team, collaborate with editors and writers, and shape how perspectives are delivered to broad audiences.

This role emphasizes innovation in storytelling, with responsibilities spanning strategy, mentorship, and cross-platform dissemination in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in multimedia journalism with audio and video.
• Strong editorial judgment to shape complex ideas into accessible stories.
• Proven leadership to inspire and coach creative teams.
• Deep understanding of audience engagement and platform best practices.
• Track record deploying strategy in a newsroom or media setting.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Rigorous commitment to factual accuracy and high editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the audio and video strategy for Opinions, aligned with editorial goals.
• Supervise and mentor a team of multimedia professionals, fostering creativity and accountability.
• Partner with editors and writers to translate ideas into dynamic formats.
• Identify new storytelling formats, distribution channels, and audience engagement opportunities.
• Manage production timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure high-quality output.
• Ensure cross-platform integration to maximize reach and impact.

Skills

Multimedia journalism

Editorial judgment

Leadership

Audience engagement

Strategy development

Project management

Fact accuracy

Job description

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 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’s Opinions section is expanding its reach and influence through compelling multimedia storytelling. The Executive Multimedia Producer will define and execute the audio and video strategy for Opinions, ensuring that our journalism resonates with audiences across platforms and engages diverse audiences. By shaping how our ideas are seen and heard, this role will play a critical part in advancing our mission to inform, challenge and inspire readers and listeners through thought-provoking perspectives.

What Motivates You

• You thrive at the intersection of journalism, storytelling, and multimedia innovation.

• You’re energized by building something new — setting a vision, designing workflows, and seeing ideas come to life in both audio and video.

• You value collaboration and enjoy leading creative teams to deliver impactful work.

• You’re motivated by the chance to amplify powerful voices and make Opinions content more accessible and engaging to broad audiences.

How You Will Support the Mission

• Define and lead the audio and video strategy for Opinions, ensuring alignment with The Post’s editorial mission and growth objectives.

• Supervise and mentor a team of multimedia professionals, fostering creativity, accountability, and excellence. (note: This might not be right away)

• Partner closely with opinion editors, writers, and columnists to translate ideas into dynamic multimedia formats.

• Identify new opportunities for storytelling formats, distribution channels, and audience engagement.

• Manage production timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver high-quality audio and video content consistently.

• Ensure multimedia projects are integrated across The Post’s digital platforms, optimizing reach and impact.

Skills & Experience You Bring

• Demonstrated success in multimedia journalism, with significant experience in both audio and video production.

• Strong editorial judgment and ability to shape complex ideas into accessible, compelling stories.

• Proven leadership and management experience, with the ability to inspire, coach, and guide creative teams.

• Deep understanding of audience engagement and platform-specific best practices.

• Track record of developing and executing strategy in a newsroom or media environment.

• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.

• Rigorous emphasis on factual accuracy and high editorial standards.

Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.

Compensation and Benefits

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:

$122,500 - $204,100 Annual

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.