Print Editor, Opinions

The Washington Post • Washington Township, NJ

4d • $7,000 - $9,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington Post is seeking a careful, collaborative and deadline-driven editor who can also design simple print pages to help shape our daily print pages through Dec. 31. This contract role is an opportunity to bring opinions journalism to life in the print paper and go deep into the mechanics of drawing, editing and finalizing pages. The editor will work closely with the Opinions editing and visuals teams to design and lay out pages, proof them, and make sure all final editing notes get incorporated by deadline. This is a vital role focused on maintaining the high quality of our print product. It will also involve some proofreading and editing for clarity and Post style for the website. We are looking for a seasoned editor who has experience with working on print products, including laying out templated pages. The ideal candidate will have excellent news judgment and the ability to work quickly and collaboratively under deadline pressure. They should be nimble, eager to learn new tools and comfortable working with tight turnarounds. This contract position can either be based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom or performed remotely from another location in the U.S. The role will involve working 37.5 hours per week, typically Sunday through Thursday from 12:30pm ET to 8pm ET.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a deadline-driven work environment.
• Comfort learning and adapting to new technologies and production workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience working in news organizations with dedicated print products (ideally daily ones).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Méthode, Roxen and inDesign are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use The Post’s content management systems and design tools to adapt edited text in print products.
• Proof print pages for style, grammar and clarity.
• Maintain high standards for accuracy, tone and brand consistency across all print products.
• Lay out simple print pages independently using templates.
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines while balancing multiple assignments.
• Work independently on Sundays and evenings with fast-moving copy.
• Review Opinion stories to ensure they adhere to Post style and standards.

Benefits

• This role pays between $7,000 and $9,500 per month, depending on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements and the duration of the contract assignment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed