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$82,600 – $123,800
Listed on WaPo’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role involves identifying and booking compelling guests for The Washington Post's audio and video opinion programming, focusing on emerging voices and thought leaders across technology, politics, and public policy. You'll build relationships with creators, executives, and journalists while managing the full booking lifecycle and collaborating with editors to align guests with audience interests.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 2-5 years guest booking, talent relations, production, journalism, podcasting, or digital media experience
- Understanding of podcast, YouTube, and digital creator ecosystems
- Knowledge of current events in technology, politics, public policy, media, and business
- Strong editorial judgment for identifying resonant guests
- Experience building professional relationships with high-profile guests and representatives
- Excellent research, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong written communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience booking guests for podcasts, digital video, livestreams, or broadcast media
- Existing network in technology, policy, journalism, media, or creator communities
- Experience supporting long-form interview formats and opinion-focused content