News Video Lead: Grow Audiences & Storytelling

WP Company; Washington Township (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking a strategic, creative Manager, News Video to lead a team of social video editors and shape off-platform storytelling across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and more.

Based in Washington, DC, you will develop editorial strategy, supervise daily programming, and drive audience growth while upholding rigorous journalistic standards. You will partner with newsroom leaders to innovate and elevate video journalism across platforms.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

The Washington Post is seeking a strategic, creative Manager, News Video to lead a team of social video editors and shape off-platform storytelling across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and more.

Based in Washington, DC, you will develop editorial strategy, supervise daily programming, and drive audience growth while upholding rigorous journalistic standards. You will partner with newsroom leaders to innovate and elevate video journalism across platforms.