Economics Editor

The Washington Post•Washington, DC

2d•$137,300 - $228,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Post is seeking an ambitious, collaborative and deeply knowledgeable editor to lead coverage of economic policy and the forces shaping the U.S. economy from Washington. This editor will oversee a team of reporters covering economic policy at the White House, Congress, Federal Reserve and the broader economy, guiding journalism that helps readers understand how decisions in Washington ripple through businesses, markets and households across the country. The coverage spans federal spending, the labor force, trade, regulation, inflation and the changing relationship between government and the economy. We are looking for an editor with exceptional news judgment, strong conceptual and line-editing skills and a deep understanding of economics and public policy. The ideal candidate thrives on helping reporters break news, pursue ambitious enterprise and explain complicated subjects with clarity and authority. This editor will be equally comfortable driving fast-paced daily coverage and shaping longer-term accountability and explanatory journalism. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.

Requirements

A strong track record of editing high-impact journalism on economics, business, public policy or politics.
Exceptional editorial judgment and the ability to shape both breaking news and ambitious enterprise.
Deep understanding of economic policy and the institutions that shape the U.S. economy.
Experience managing reporters and helping them produce distinctive, agenda-setting journalism.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
A demonstrated ability to explain complex topics in ways that are accessible and engaging.
Familiarity with audience data and digital publishing strategies.
A commitment to accuracy, fairness and the highest standards of journalism.

Responsibilities

Lead and edit coverage of economic policy, related federal agencies and the relationship between government and the U.S. economy.
Guide reporters covering the institutions shaping economic policy.
Help identify and drive agenda-setting coverage, balancing breaking news, accountability reporting, explanatory journalism and enterprise.
Edit stories to the highest standards, sharpening reporting, framing and writing while ensuring accuracy, fairness and clarity.
Develop reporters, helping them build sourcing, identify ambitious targets and strengthen their storytelling.
Work closely with editors across the Politics & Government department and other parts of the newsroom to execute comprehensive coverage of major economic developments.
Partner with Visuals and Content Strategy teams to produce visually compelling, digitally optimized journalism tailored to a variety of platforms.
Use audience insights and performance data to inform strategy while maintaining a strong commitment to editorial excellence.
Help identify storytelling formats and opportunities to engage readers around complex economic topics.