Washington DC Regional Editor: Lead Local Coverage

The Washington Post; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation

Up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays

20 weeks paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Job summary

The Washington Post is seeking a collaborative editor to lead coverage of the Washington region from its D.C. newsroom. This role requires a strong track record in editing high-quality journalism across topics like politics and community life.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent news judgment and headline-writing skills, alongside familiarity with analytics tools. The salary ranges from $125,000 to $175,000, and competitive benefits including healthcare, parental leave, and a pension plan are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of editing in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Ability to make sound decisions under deadline pressure.
• Experience editing diverse story types, from breaking news to investigations.
• Understanding of digital audience strategies.
• Ability to use data to inform editorial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Edit news, features, and investigative stories with accuracy and engagement.
• Guide breaking news coverage across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
• Write headlines to maximize audience engagement.
• Collaborate with reporters to elevate stories.
• Monitor performance data to inform coverage decisions.

Skills

Editing high-quality journalism

Excellent news judgment

Headline-writing skills

Familiarity with analytics tools

Communication skills

Interest in local news

Job description

The Washington Post is seeking a collaborative editor to lead coverage of the Washington region from its D.C. newsroom. This role requires a strong track record in editing high-quality journalism across topics like politics and community life.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent news judgment and headline-writing skills, alongside familiarity with analytics tools. The salary ranges from $125,000 to $175,000, and competitive benefits including healthcare, parental leave, and a pension plan are provided.