Manager, News Video
About The Position
The Washington Post is seeking a strategic, creative and collaborative leader to oversee its social video editors and help shape how its journalism reaches audiences across social and video platforms. The role leads editorial strategy, programming and execution for platform-native journalism on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and emerging platforms, while maintaining The Post’s standards for accuracy, creativity and innovation. The position is based in the Washington, D.C., newsroom and works on-site five days a week, with certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel. Working with the Head of Off-Platform Strategy and newsroom leaders, the Manager, News Video will develop the newsroom’s digital video presence. The role treats video as a core journalistic product and combines editorial judgment, audience expertise and operational leadership to coach journalists, develop formats, and support audience growth.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading digital video production or social video teams at a major news organization or media company.
- Demonstrated success developing video strategies that grow audiences while maintaining high editorial standards.
- Deep understanding of YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other video platforms, including programming, audience development and platform best practices.
- Strong editorial judgment and experience overseeing breaking news and longer-form and original video projects.
- Experience managing and developing journalists or video creators in a collaborative newsroom environment.
- Ability to interpret audience metrics and translate insights into editorial strategy and production decisions.
- Excellent communication, organizational and project management skills.
- Passion for experimentation, innovation and helping shape the future of digital journalism.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of social video editors, fostering collaboration, creativity, journalistic excellence and continuous improvement.
- Manage daily video programming, staffing and production schedules to cover major news events and execute long-term priorities.
- Develop quarterly and annual news video editorial strategies with newsroom leadership, including goals and success metrics.
- Identify opportunities for original news video coverage and oversee production from concept through publication, including editing and programming when needed.
- Own editorial strategy and audience growth for The Post’s YouTube channels, including news, topical and talent-driven programming.
- Partner with Shows, Originals and other newsroom teams to develop and distribute original video journalism across platforms.
- Coach editors and producers on platform-specific best practices, storytelling techniques and emerging video formats.
- Monitor audience engagement and platform performance, using data and experimentation to refine strategy and maximize reach.
- Oversee operational aspects of news video production, including live video workflows, licensing resources and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with coverage desks, Product and Design to identify opportunities for video innovation and audience engagement.
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
- May be eligible for a bonus or incentive program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
