Digital Desk Editor
About The Position
The Washington Post is seeking a sharp, creative and digitally fluent editor to help shape how our journalism is presented, discovered and experienced across our digital platforms. Digital Desk Editors are core members of the News Hub, the team responsible for sharpening our journalism, elevating its presentation and accelerating our connection with audiences wherever they consume our work. This is a role at the center of our digital report — blending editorial judgment, audience insight and platform expertise to ensure our journalism is distinctive, engaging and impeccably executed. The ideal candidate brings exceptional news judgment and a deep understanding of how storytelling and platform strategy intersect. They are as comfortable line editing a complex enterprise story as they are crafting compelling headlines, programming the homepage and app, or writing urgent breaking-news alerts. They understand that presentation is journalism — and that precision, creativity and speed are equally essential. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom and includes night, weekend and some holiday work.
Requirements
- At least four years of experience in digital journalism, editing or platform production at a major news organization.
- Demonstrated excellence in editing and crafting homepage and mobile presentations with a strong sense of voice, urgency and audience needs.
- Exceptional headline-writing and story-framing skills, with fluency in SEO, mobile and social best practices.
- Experience using real-time analytics tools and a track record of applying data to editorial and programming decisions.
- Strong understanding of mobile-first user behavior and platform-specific optimization.
- Experience working within CMS tools and digital publishing workflows.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced newsroom.
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to present journalism with flair and precision under deadline pressure.
Responsibilities
- Edit stories across news, features and enterprise with a commitment to accuracy, clarity, fairness and accessibility.
- Write and refine headlines, summaries and display copy that synthesize stories and maximize engagement across digital platforms.
- Shape and frame stories for digital audiences, applying strong knowledge of SEO, social dynamics, recirculation strategies and mobile presentation.
- Program The Post’s homepage and app with urgency and creativity, delivering a compelling reader experience across devices.
- Write breaking-news alerts and push notifications with precision, urgency and appropriate tone.
- Monitor real-time performance data and audience trends to inform editorial and programming decisions.
- Conduct A/B and multivariate testing across platforms and share insights with colleagues.
- Assist with distributed platform curation, including Apple News+ and Google News, ensuring our journalism is optimized for off-platform audiences.
- Support and help advance the platform strategy set by the Digital Desk Chief, contributing ideas for innovation and continuous improvement.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
