Opinions Social Media Editor

The Washington Post

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the future of news We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Why This Role Matters The Washington Post Opinions section is seeking a social media editor to help run its social media accounts and help our commentary reach new audiences. As a member of Opinions’ audience strategy team, the editor will collaborate across the section and organization to elevate our opinion journalism. This editor will produce and repurpose content for Post Opinions social media accounts on X, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, TikTok and Bluesky. They should have experience with design tools for social media, understanding how to create eye-catching cards, carousels, thumbnails and packages for untapped audiences. The editor should feel comfortable promoting a variety of content types on social media, including columns, video, video podcasts and visual stories. They will work with our Visuals team, multimedia team and other social media editors to help execute a consistent visual identity for our section off-platform. They also will help develop strategies for our expanding multimedia offerings and franchises designed for an off-platform audience. The editor will be an ambassador for new tools to execute and elevate our opinion journalism. They will work closely with journalists to hone their voice and approach to social media and should consistently be on the lookout for ways to innovate with our products and presentation. What Motivates You You are passionate about opinion journalism and its ability to help people understand the news. You have an experimental spirit and want to find new ways of connecting audiences to journalism. You want to help journalists reach new audiences and are comfortable coaching and collaborating with others. You like finding ways to make storytelling and arguments accessible to audiences who may not be traditional news consumers. You like the idea of constantly evolving your strategies to align with ever-changing trends and new inventions. How You’ll Support The Mission Grow audience and engagement with our opinion journalism by programming Post Opinions’ accounts on Instagram, X, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and Bluesky, packaging and elevating the most engaging journalism for each platform’s specific audience Help Opinions personalities elevate their work and engage new audiences by training them on social media best practices Elevate multimedia and visual storytelling on social platforms, with a focus on engaging audiences where they are Curate, design and edit clear, eye-catching carousels and social cards for Instagram, TikTok and other social platforms that are optimized for shareability Help develop social media strategies around new initiatives and franchises, including video podcasts Foster community engagement and build a clear brand identity on social platforms through recurring features, collaborations, comments and reposts and other tactics The Skills and Experience You Bring 2+ years of journalism experience Strong grasp of language and grammar and the ability to conform to style guidelines Understanding of the audience needs and industry trends specific to different social media platforms Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills Experience using social management tools such as Sprout Social and analytics tools for social media. Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other design tools for social media cards. Willingness to work flexible hours, which may include some mornings, evenings and weekends. Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week. Compensation and Benefits Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey: 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 Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status. The salary range for this position is: $82,600 - $123,800 Annual The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process. Your story awaits. Apply today! Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com. We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. We are powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us. Join the future of news. Your story awaits.

Requirements

2+ years of journalism experience
Strong grasp of language and grammar and the ability to conform to style guidelines
Understanding of the audience needs and industry trends specific to different social media platforms
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills
Experience using social management tools such as Sprout Social and analytics tools for social media.
Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and other design tools for social media cards.
Willingness to work flexible hours, which may include some mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Grow audience and engagement with our opinion journalism by programming Post Opinions’ accounts on Instagram, X, Threads, Facebook, TikTok and Bluesky, packaging and elevating the most engaging journalism for each platform’s specific audience
Help Opinions personalities elevate their work and engage new audiences by training them on social media best practices
Elevate multimedia and visual storytelling on social platforms, with a focus on engaging audiences where they are
Curate, design and edit clear, eye-catching carousels and social cards for Instagram, TikTok and other social platforms that are optimized for shareability
Help develop social media strategies around new initiatives and franchises, including video podcasts
Foster community engagement and build a clear brand identity on social platforms through recurring features, collaborations, comments and reposts and other tactics