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DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters, United States of America
Onsite
Application Instructions
Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.
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.
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.
The Washington Post is looking for a sharp, collaborative, versatile editor to lead Style's coverage of the intersection of power and culture.
This editor will oversee reporters who chronicle the people and forces driving Washington as well as the cultural conversations animating our group chats. From social circuits to campaign events and the digital ecosystems that define modern political life, this coverage captures the mood, moments and meaning behind D.C.’s ever-shifting locus of power.
In addition to politics, this editor will also work closely with reporters and columnists who capture broader trends across media, entertainment, fashion and lifestyle.
We’re looking for someone with an eye for the absurd, a knack for the weird and a sixth sense for stories that transcend political gamesmanship to resonate with readers around the U.S. and beyond. The ideal candidate is just as comfortable editing a profile on a presidential hopeful as they are in shaping a short piece on the newest hangout for Hill staffers. This editor will sharpen our coverage to elevate readers’ understanding of the intricacies and excesses of Washington.
We need an editor who can deftly move between quick-turn stories and longform features, helping reporters hone their voices and craft pieces that leave readers laughing, thinking or crying – ultimately understanding something new about politics, society and themselves.
The role sits within the Features department and is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
What Motivates You:
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Interested candidates should upload a résumé and a cover letter to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Oct. 19 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Deputy Features Editor Ellen McCarthy and Features Editor Amanda Finnegan.
The salary range for this position is $122,500 - $204,100. The actual starting 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 Post recruiter will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
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.