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$109,200 – $182,000
Listed on WaPo’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
The Washington Post seeks an experienced visual journalist to lead graphics assignments, edit visual stories across breaking news and enterprise coverage, and mentor the graphics team. This role suits someone with strong editorial judgment who excels at conceiving graphics-driven narratives and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced newsroom.
Our summary, not WaPo’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 5-8 years editing experience in visual journalism, graphics, or data reporting
- strong news judgment for graphics-led stories
- portfolio of maps, information graphics and visual stories
- ability to balance breaking news speed with enterprise work
- excellent communication and collaborative approach
- commitment to accuracy and journalistic rigor
Nice to have
- curiosity about emerging storytelling formats
- experience mentoring visual journalists
- experience with accessibility in visual journalism