# D.C. Regional Editor

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a8420dab-5e81-40d5-9226-71f2a620e65c

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
- Salary: 125000 – 175000 USD per year

## Summary

The Washington Post seeks an editor to lead coverage of the D.C. region, overseeing stories that span politics, immigration, economics, and community issues across the District, Maryland, and Virginia. This role suits editors with strong news judgment who thrive on breaking news deadlines, collaborate well with reporters, and understand how to optimize journalism for digital audiences.

_Our summary, not WaPo's wording._

## Required

- Track record editing high-quality journalism in fast-paced newsroom
- Strong news judgment and deadline decision-making
- Experience editing breaking news, enterprise and investigative stories
- Headline writing skills with understanding of digital audience strategies
- Familiarity with analytics tools and using data for editorial decisions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Deep interest in local news and Washington region issues

Apply on WaPo's site: https://washpost.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/washingtonpostcareers/job/DC-Washington-TWP-Headquarters/DC-Regional-Editor_JR-90275802