Graphics Assignment Editor
About The Position
The Washington Post is seeking an ambitious, collaborative and technically skilled journalist to join our Graphics team as a Graphics Assignment Editor. This role is for an experienced visual journalist who excels at conceiving graphics-led stories, shaping the work of others and driving high impact work that engages a broad audience and is unique to the Post. We are looking for someone with strong editorial instincts, news judgement, technical fluency and a sophisticated understanding of how visual storytelling drives and informs our readership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can move seamlessly between overseeing both breaking news and enterprise work and is energized by collaboration across disciplines. This role requires both creativity and flexibility — someone equally comfortable building a data visualization, shaping an interactive project or helping edit graphics coverage during high-pressure news moments. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
Requirements
- At least 5-8 years of editing experience in visual journalism, graphics, data reporting or a related field.
- Strong news judgment and the ability to identify stories where graphics are visually distinctive, meaningfully advance a story, drive readership and reinforce The Post’s mission.
- A thoughtful approach to delivering feedback as part of the editing process.
- A strong portfolio of maps, information graphics and visual stories for digital audiences.
- Ability to balance speed and ambition, such as contributing to breaking news while developing and meeting deadlines on enterprise work.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to newsroom work.
- A commitment to accuracy, clarity, accessibility and journalistic rigor.
Responsibilities
- Pitch, assign and edit visual-first stories in coordination with newsroom priorities across breaking news, politics, policy, business and other major coverage areas.
- Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, storytelling impact and visual refinement in alignment with newsroom audience goals.
- Contribute to breaking news coverage with fast, accurate and engaging graphics that explain a uniquely visual angle.
- Mentor and support visual journalists through thoughtful editing, feedback and collaborative problem-solving.
- Help strengthen team processes, contribute to best practices and support a collaborative team culture.
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
