America Editor, West
About The Position
The Washington Post is seeking an America editor based on the West Coast or in the Mountain Time Zone to lead a team of reporters covering the U.S. at a time of immense political, social and cultural change. This editor will join two other editors and more than a dozen reporters deployed around the country to provide essential storytelling that helps readers understand America. This person will drive coverage that deepens our readers' understanding of key priority areas, including but not limited to religion; poverty and affordability; the American dream; demographics; urban and rural life; family and community life; gun violence and gun culture; and drugs and other vices. The right person for this role will thrive both in a fast-paced breaking news environment and at the helm of a complex accountability story or narrative feature. We’re looking for a skilled story editor who relishes the opportunity to guide and coach reporters to do their best work. We are seeking an editor based in the Pacific or Mountain time zones, with the expectation that this editor will take responsibility for national news that breaks late in the Washington day.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional journalism experience.
- A track record of editing or reporting with distinction.
- A vision for elevating The Post’s National coverage to engage new audiences.
- A collaborative spirit and superb communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a supervisor is a big plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute stories that shed light on the issues that animate American life and communities and hold the powerful to account for missteps, misconduct and malfeasance.
- Drive aggressive news coverage of the biggest breaking news moments in the country, including deploying correspondents, helming live stories and developing coverage plans for the days and weeks that follow.
- Work in close collaboration with visuals and audience editors to produce compelling, visually distinctive work that pushes the boundaries of innovative storytelling.
- Use data and performance insights to help guide story selection and maximize impact.
- Foster a supportive, high-performing team culture that prioritizes development, collaboration and excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
- Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and two personal days
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
- Robust mental health resources
- Backup care and caregiver concierge services
- Gender affirming services
- Pet insurance
- Free Post digital subscription
- Leadership and career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
