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$125,000 – $175,000
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 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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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