# Opinion Journalist

Hiring organization: [WaPo](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/wapo)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/037d9c96-7699-4028-b81a-edf366d2c3d9

Listed on WaPo's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Location: DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
- Salary: 137300 – 228900 USD per year

## Summary

This role creates opinion journalism across video, audio, and social platforms for The Washington Post's Opinions section. It suits journalists with strong on-camera or podcast presence who can deliver sharp analysis on politics, economics, and culture to digital audiences.

_Our summary, not WaPo's wording._

## Skills named

Instagram, TikTok, YouTube

## Required

- Experience producing or contributing to journalism that blends original reporting with opinion or analysis
- Strong on-camera presence or audio/podcast experience with ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly
- Demonstrated knowledge of a key subject area such as politics, legal affairs, economics, science, or international issues
- Familiarity with platform dynamics across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and podcast distribution networks
- Experience building an audience on digital and social platforms with understanding of engagement drivers
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to try new approaches in fast-evolving media
- Commitment to open discourse, curiosity, and rigorous journalism

Apply on WaPo's site: https://washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/washingtonpostcareers/job/DC-Washington-TWP-Headquarters/Opinion-Journalist_JR-90275514