Opinions Researcher

The Washington Post; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking a careful, nimble researcher to join its Opinions section on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on ensuring factual material in articles is correct and supported by reliable sources, while reading and editing opinion pieces for style, clarity, and consistency.

Ideal candidates will have experience fact-checking or copy-editing for news or media organizations, able to multitask across topics, and comfortable collaborating with editors under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a news organization.
• Previous experience fact-checking or copy-editing.
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Preferably have experience training others for style, process and standards

Responsibilities

• Review Opinion stories to ensure they contain accurate factual material, including names, dates and figures.
• Edit stories for style and clarity
• Collaborate with op-ed editors to strengthen argument.
• Work with senior opinion leaders to update and optimize workflows, trainings and resources for editing
• Use trusted sources to verify information and ensure stories are up-to-date.
• This position may include some work in the evenings or weekends.

Skills

Fact-checking

Copy-editing

News editing

Attention to detail

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 News 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 is looking for a careful, nimble researcher to join its Opinions section on a 6-month contract, with potential for extension. They will ensure all factual material included in articles is correct and supported with reliable sources, ensuring high standards of accuracy. They will also read and edit opinion articles for style, clarity and consistency.

The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and thrive working in high-pressure news environments. They should have previous experience fact-checking, copy-editing or editing or proofreading for news or media organizations. They will be able to efficiently multitask and pivot between articles across a variety of subject areas. They will also have strong communication skills and feel comfortable working with op‑ed editors and other team members on tight schedules. They should feel comfortable adopting new systems, tools and technology to bolster their work.

What Motivates You

• You have strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• You are comfortable in fast-moving environments and on deadline.
• You believe in factual opinion journalism that combines accurate reporting with a clear perspective.
• You are excited about the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in national media.

How You’ll Support The Mission

• Review Opinion stories to ensure they contain accurate factual material, including names, dates and figures.
• Edit stories for style and clarity
• Collaborate with op‑ed editors to strengthen argument.
• Work with senior opinion leaders to update and optimize workflows, trainings and resources for editing
• Use trusted sources to verify information and ensure stories are up‑to‑date.
• This position may include some work in the evenings or weekends.

The Skills And Experience You Bring

• 5+ years of experience with a news organization.
• Previous experience fact‑checking or copy‑editing.
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Preferably have experience training others for style, process and standards

Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.