Features Editorial Aide
About The Position
The Washington Post is seeking an industrious, organized and curious professional with a strong interest in journalism and an abiding love of food, lifestyle and culture coverage to join our Features department as an editorial aide. The work of the Features Editorial Aide is foundational to the journalism we produce. This role supports writers and editors across the department through research, production, audience engagement and day-to-day newsroom operations, contributing to coverage that helps readers navigate their lives, discover new ideas and engage with culture. We are looking for someone who thrives on variety and takes pride in getting the details right. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, driven and reliable, with the ability to juggle a wide range of responsibilities — from photo research and recipe roundups to newsletter production, social media and reader correspondence. This is an opportunity to develop as a journalist while working alongside experienced writers and editors devoted to the craft of feature storytelling. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
Requirements
- A strong interest in journalism and enthusiasm for food, lifestyle, advice, pop culture and related coverage.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong command of grammar.
- Lively writing skills and an interest in developing as a feature writer.
- Social media fluency; experience editing social video is preferred.
- Ability to quickly learn the technical tools and publishing systems needed to produce journalism across digital and social platforms.
- A collaborative spirit, reliability and an eagerness to learn from journalists throughout the department.
- Creativity, curiosity and a sense of humor that will contribute to the dynamic culture of the Features department.
Nice To Haves
- Experience editing social video is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, upload and fact-check credit information for images used across Features coverage.
- Provide research and production support for multiple Features newsletters.
- Build timely and engaging recipe roundups drawing from The Post's archive of more than 11,000 recipes.
- Assist with the production of weekly advice and food live chats and columns.
- Contribute to content development for Features social media accounts, including social video when appropriate.
- Conduct photo research and assist writers and editors with reporting, research and other newsgathering tasks.
- Help maintain and organize departmental archives and other editorial resources.
- Manage general inboxes, respond to reader inquiries and help facilitate engagement with our audience.
- Attend planning meetings, maintain calendars of upcoming events and provide project support across the department.
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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
