Op-Ed Editor — Lead Persuasive Coverage & Talent

washpost; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 109,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off

Holidays & leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking a versatile op-ed editor for its Opinion Department. This role involves commissioning writers, shaping persuasive op-ed pieces, and developing themed features. You will cultivate new writers and publish unsigned editorials for the Editorial Board.

Ideal candidates have deep reporting experience, can adapt to multimedia formats, and will guide innovative publishing strategies across departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in journalism, media or communications.
• Experience managing writers and editors.
• Experience developing new editorial forms and publishing techniques.
• Experience with digital media.
• Strong persuasive writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Aim to create definitive opinion coverage in your area.
• Ensure that the writers you are working with are constantly engaged and working in a range of different editorial forms.
• Develop ideas, shape writing and publish the sharpest possible views.
• Coordinate with the wider department to ensure every article is published for maximum effectiveness.
• Be on constant lookout for new writers, fresh subjects and innovations in publishing.
• Participate in editorial board meetings and contribute occasionally with unsigned editorials.
• Occasionally appear on podcasts, social video and other multimedia offerings.

Skills

Years of experience

Writer management

Editorial forms

Digital media

Persuasive writing

Collaboration

Job description

The Washington Post is seeking a versatile op-ed editor for its Opinion Department. This role involves commissioning writers, shaping persuasive op-ed pieces, and developing themed features. You will cultivate new writers and publish unsigned editorials for the Editorial Board.

Ideal candidates have deep reporting experience, can adapt to multimedia formats, and will guide innovative publishing strategies across departments.