Senior Editorial Producer

The Washington Post•Washington, DC

7d•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 Washington Post Live is looking for a Senior Editorial Producer with excellent news judgment to produce events. We are seeking a proven go-getter with an extensive rolodex to book news speakers, experience crafting the editorial and a drive to produce events with distinctiveness and excellence. You must be detail-oriented, collaborative and able to work under pressure seeing through projects from start to finish. Reporting to the executive producer, this position is crucial for the editorial execution of premium experiences. Motivation You understand how to coordinate fast-moving editorial and production needs across a varied group of internal and external stakeholders. You are energized by problem-solving and collaborating across teams. You have fresh ideas for where Washington Post Live can go next - news speakers and editorial themes, activations and installations, how we distribute content, and ways to use AI. You have a passion for producing riveting events, using innovative formats of storytelling and ensuring that our content is discoverable and impactful

Requirements

7-10 years’ experience in a professional newsroom
Strong research, writing, production skills
Knowledge and passion for current events, politics, and stories shaping the global conversation
Ability to work well under pressure and an extended schedule as timelines require
Rigorous attention to detail and deadlines
Interest in the changing information ecosystem and fresh ways of creating and sharing content

Responsibilities

Research and produce editorial and visual content of segments.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with key principals, PR teams, policymakers for participation in a variety of events intersecting with the news
Curate and produce off-stage experiences, serving as editorial bridge between news and production teams
Help reimagine how we bring events and video together in today’s fast-moving information ecosystem
Work with social media team on strategies for distribution of segments and internal amplification
Ensure journalistic and legal standards are consistently met
Periodically travel for events