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$137,300 – $228,900
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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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