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 is the leader in breaking news and analysis across all categories - especially technology, where we have made significant editorial investments. We consider ourselves equal parts technology and journalism, making today's news accessible to all. Within the Client Solutions Group, we have established ourselves as leaders in developing advertising solutions that range from proprietary ad formats to branded content, to live events and beyond. We work to build strategic partnerships with our clients informed by deep insights and creative ideas. We seek a dynamic senior sales professional with extensive experience within the technology vertical to join our Client Partner team. To best serve our clients and expand our presence in this sector, this role may be based on the West Coast.
What Motivates You
You bring discipline and persistence to daily sales activity, turning ambitious goals into measurable growth.
You thrive on building long-term relationships with senior clients and agencies, creating opportunities that extend across multiple lines of business.
You look beyond the RFP cycle, introducing new ideas that expand client partnerships and open incremental revenue.
You stay curious about industry trends and anticipate client needs to keep The Post at the forefront of the marketplace.
You collaborate effectively across internal teams, ensuring solutions are strategic, creative, and well executed.
You take pride in representing The Washington Post with credibility, professionalism, and integrity.
How You'll Support the Mission
Sell multi-platform advertising programs through direct client and agency engagement to achieve and exceed revenue goals.
Provide strategic input to shape The Post's business strategy and establish new data partnerships, both direct and programmatic, to expand advertising capabilities.
Build and deepen client relationships in technology and B2B while also uncovering opportunities across consumer, finance, auto, travel, and media sectors to broaden The Post's revenue base.
Create customized advertising solutions that align with client goals and deliver retained and incremental revenue.
Prospect for and close new business while sustaining consistent engagement and growth across your current client list.
Translate knowledge of industry and professional services trends into actionable strategies that position The Post competitively.
Apply an entrepreneurial and creative approach to uncovering opportunities that extend beyond existing product lines.
Communicate and report sales plans and progress to management to ensure alignment and accountability.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality campaigns and client service.
Represent The Washington Post at client meetings, industry functions, and external events to reinforce our leadership in the marketplace.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
10+ years of experience in media sales within the technology and B2B categories.
Extensive client and agency relationships within the technology sector.
Proven success scaling multi-million-dollar accounts by broadening relationships and growing revenue across multiple business lines.
Strong presentation and communication skills with a track record of building and sustaining client and agency partnerships.
Experience selling digital, print, branded content, audio, and social advertising, ideally within the news industry.
Deep understanding of the digital media market and ability to apply insights to client strategies in a competitive landscape.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed revenue targets through disciplined prospecting and business development.
Ability to establish credibility with senior stakeholders and influence client decision-making.
Bachelor's degree.
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:
$125,650 - $233,350 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.
$125.7k-233.4k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
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Payroll Manager, Workday
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Payroll Manager to lead and modernize U.S. payroll operations. This is not a "business as usual" payroll role - it's an opportunity to reimagine how payroll functions within Workday by amplifying automation, redesigning processes, and leveraging AI-driven insights to make payroll faster, cleaner, and more strategic.
You will partner closely with HRIS, Finance, and Benefits to simplify integrations, streamline handoffs, and reduce manual corrections. Your focus will be on continuous improvement - fully utilizing Workday's capabilities and embedding data-driven decision-making across payroll operations.
This position reports to the Director of Payroll.
What Motivates You
* Leading transformation and modernization efforts that create measurable business impact.
* Applying technology and automation to solve complex payroll challenges.
* Collaborating across HR, Finance, and Benefits to improve processes that serve every employee.
* Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in a function that touches every part of the organization.
* Building scalable systems and processes that simplify work and enable growth.
How You Will Support the Mission
* Oversee all payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate payments for all U.S. employees within Workday.
* Lead quarterly and annual payroll tax activities, including reconciliation, amendments, and W-2 processing, using Workday and ADP.
* Manage garnishment processing, union and pension payments, and ensure compliance with all associated requirements.
* Administer Workday Timekeeping transactions and updates, ensuring accuracy and seamless integration with payroll.
* Own Workday Payroll configurations, integrations, and testing; continuously identify automation opportunities that reduce manual work.
* Implement process improvements that shorten payroll cycles, improve audit readiness, and minimize reconciliation effort.
* Utilize Workday's AI and machine learning tools (such as anomaly detection and smart audits) to proactively prevent errors and increase accuracy.
* Collaborate with HRIS, Benefits, and Finance to create standardized, scalable processes that ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Develop reports and dashboards that provide insight into payroll metrics, trends, and compliance status.
* Partner with Finance to ensure accurate journal entries, general ledger postings, and reconciliations.
* Support year-end processing, including W-2 reconciliation, audits, and reporting.
* Serve as the Workday Payroll subject matter expert for system releases, internal audits, and stakeholder inquiries.
* Mentor and guide payroll team members to foster professional growth and operational excellence.
* Contribute to a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across the payroll function.
Skills and Experience You Bring
* 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 5+ years leading payroll operations.
* 5+ years of Workday Payroll experience, including configuration, reporting, integrations, and timekeeping.
* Demonstrated success modernizing payroll through automation, AI tools, and process redesign.
* Strong understanding of payroll compliance across federal, state, and local regulations.
* Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into process improvements.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills; trusted collaborator across HR, Benefits, and Finance.
* Advanced proficiency with reporting and spreadsheet software.
* Ability to balance multiple priorities, manage deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
* Experience conducting performance reviews and setting team goals.
* Preferred: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Workday Payroll Certification.
* Flexibility to support occasional holiday or weekend work as needed for payroll deadlines.
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:
$105,600 - $176,000 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.
$105.6k-176k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Opinions Social Media Editor
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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.
$82.6k-123.8k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago
Creator Host
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 is building WP Creator - a bold new space for the knowledge experts, innovative storytellers, and builders shaping the future of media and influence. We're looking for a Creator Host to define the voice and direction of this emerging platform - a community-driven newsletter at the heart of the creator economy.
In this role, you won't just write about creators - you'll create with them. You'll lead the conversation around how creators build sustainable businesses, influence culture, and redefine media. Through storytelling, insights, and community engagement, you'll help The Washington Post become an essential home for anyone building in the creator space.
This is an opportunity to launch something new - combining the credibility of The Washington Post with the authenticity and energy of creator culture.
Responsibilities
* Develop and lead the editorial vision for WP Creator - establishing its tone, identity, and community presence.
* Publish a bi-weekly creator-focused newsletter that offers original reporting, inspiration, and forward-thinking analysis of the creator economy.
* Build partnerships and collaborations that connect creators, platforms, and brands around shared insights and opportunities.
* Shape and host live and virtual experiences - from AMAs to in-person events - that deepen community connection and expand WP Creator's influence.
* Identify breakthrough trends, innovations, and voices that will define the next generation of creative entrepreneurship.
* Partner with The Washington Post's editorial, product, and audience teams to scale WP Creator into a movement.
Who You Are
* A creator and connector who understands both the art and business of influence.
* A visionary storyteller who sees patterns before they become trends - and knows how to help others act on them.
* A community builder who thrives on dialogue, collaboration, and creating spaces where others feel seen.
* A self-starter who's energized by building something from the ground up and defining what it can become.
* A trusted voice in the creator space, eager to grow that influence through The Washington Post's global reach.
Preferred Experience
* Demonstrated experience leading or growing a creator-focused brand, publication, or community.
* Proven ability to develop loyal audiences through newsletters, podcasts, or digital media products.
* Deep understanding of the creator economy and how technology, culture, and business intersect.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with strong editorial judgment and creative leadership skills.
* Exceptional communication, partnership, and storytelling abilities.
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:
$149,900 - $278,300 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.
$63k-102k yearly est. Auto-Apply 41d ago
Communications Manager
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
Application Instructions Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for 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
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced communications manager to join The Washington Post.
This role, part of a team that sits inside the newsroom, offers a unique opportunity to shape our external and internal communications strategies, enhance our brand presence and engage effectively with various stakeholders.
What Motivates You
* You have a passion for news and keep a pulse on key trends in the media business.
* You thrive in fast-paced environments, are nimble in adapting to change and embrace a growth mindset.
* You believe in navigating interpersonal dynamics professionally for the common goal.
How You'll Support the Mission
* Supporting key newsroom initiatives and talent, including across appearances and events.
* Owning strategic relationships with key producers and contacts for effective talent placement.
* Establishing and deepening relationships to maintain expert media relations.
* Developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies.
* Creating and pursuing creative workflows to more effectively elevate Post talent.
* Crafting compelling content on social media and other communication channels.
* Monitoring media coverage and identifying opportunities in messaging.
* Collaborating with Brand, Product, Growth and other key teams to amplify storytelling.
* Assisting in crisis communications when necessary.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or a related field.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a communications role, preferably in previous newsroom environments.
* Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication campaigns.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proven experience working with and navigating personality-driven projects.
* Strong understanding of media relations and social media platforms.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Candidates should upload a résumé and cover letter to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Nov. 15 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Vice President for Public Relations Olivia Petersen.
The starting pay range for this role is: $121,000 - $161,000.
The actual starting salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
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.
Your story awaits. Apply today!
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
$121k-161k yearly Auto-Apply 59d ago
Senior Data Analyst, Inventory Monetization
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 DAI (Data, Analytics & Insights) department drives strategic and operational decisions for The Washington Post. This highly visible team applies data, analytics, and research to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational support company-wide.
As our Senior Analyst, Inventory Monetization, you will provide analytical leadership to optimize the management, structure, and growth of advertising inventory across digital platforms. This role supports product roadmap decisions and revenue maximization by deeply analyzing inventory supply, ad performance, site structure, and yield strategies. You will partner closely with Product, Ad Tech, and Revenue Strategy teams to ensure alignment between what we build and where growth opportunities lie.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Ad Operations, Sales, and Finance. The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of digital advertising inventory dynamics, strong technical skills, and a passion for actionable insight generation.
What Motivates You
* Passion for analytics: Genuine interest in complex data sets, inventory management, and revenue optimization.
* Business acumen: Deep understanding of how digital inventory drives advertising revenue.
* Problem-solving: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex inventory and yield challenges.
* Stakeholder management: Effective communication skills to engage multiple teams and influence decision-making.
* Results-oriented: Commitment to delivering timely insights that drive strategic growth.
How You'll Support the Mission
* Analyze how inventory structure, site design, and user behavior impact direct and programmatic revenue streams.
* Partner with Product and Engineering teams to model the financial impact of roadmap and site architecture changes.
* Own tactical diagnostics of ad delivery and yield, surfacing optimization opportunities to Ad Operations.
* Develop benchmarks, KPIs, and dashboards to track inventory performance across platforms and ad types.
* Support experimental monetization initiatives with structured data analysis and feedback loops.
* Partner with Product teams to provide feedback on inventory creation, ad product performance, and monetization opportunities.
* Occasionally support analysis of campaign-level or audience-level performance, particularly where it intersects with pricing or inventory yield.
* Contribute to longer-term efforts around AI/automation in inventory management, pricing optimization, and revenue forecasting.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's in Business Analytics, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.
* 4+ years of experience in advertising analytics, pricing/yield analysis, or revenue strategy-ideally in publishing, media, or ad tech.
* Proven ability to analyze large datasets and deliver actionable insights related to pricing, revenue, and inventory performance.
* Hands-on experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
* Strong understanding of digital advertising metrics and monetization levers, including CPM, fill rate, viewability, floor pricing, and inventory allocation.
* Familiarity with adtech platforms such as Google Ad Manager, Operative, The Trade Desk, and ideally Permutive or other CDPs.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working directly with Yield or Pricing teams to support rate card and monetization strategy.
* Understanding of both direct-sold and programmatic revenue models (open exchange, PMP, programmatic guaranteed).
* Experience tracking monetization performance across formats like display, video, native, branded content, or audio.
* Familiarity with pricing experimentation, bundling strategy, or forecasting in a media environment.
* Comfort supporting stakeholders across commercial, technical, and product teams.
* Interest or experience in using AI or machine learning to inform monetization, pricing, or packaging.
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:
$89,900 - $149,600 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.
$89.9k-149.6k yearly Auto-Apply 59d ago
Video Editor, Opinions
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 versatile video editors to edit podcast videos, interviews and social clips. As part of the Opinions multimedia team, they will take on a variety of tasks, including editing video podcasts; working with journalists and collaborators on original social video; and producing short-form clips for a soon-to-be-launched daily show.
We're looking for a skilled editor who can work quickly and cleanly - someone who can balance creator instincts with news judgment, working closely with seasoned journalists. They should be comfortable working independently and be able to manage multiple edits and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-moving news cycle.
The ideal candidate should have experience creating content designed for the internet, ideally at a new media or digital-first organization. They will have strong editorial instincts - especially around news, context and rapid-response editing - and a deep understanding of YouTube, Shorts, TikTok and Reels for pacing, hooks, captions and formatting. They will be well-versed in the current news-podcast ecosystem across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X and Patreon, and should understand the value of clips in fueling discovery, community and monetization.
What Motivates You
* You want to help serious journalism win attention in social feeds. You can think like a creator but edit like a journalist.
* You understand the importance of packaging and pacing matter on video.
* You see podcasts and long-form interviews as raw material for daily audience growth.
* You thrive in small, high-output teams.
* You are comfortable in fast-moving environments and on deadline.
Why This Role Matters
* Edit long-form podcasts, interviews, social shows and high-performing clips for YouTube, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, X and other social platforms.
* Own clip-farming workflows: identifying moments, shaping hooks, tightening pacing and packaging content for maximum reach.
* Design and execute motion elements - titles, lower thirds, light animations and visual emphasis - primarily in After Effects.
* Help translate dense or complex journalism into clear, creator-style video that performs on social while maintaining editorial integrity.
* Write platform-native headlines and captions that increase click-through, retention and sharing.
* Collaborate with producers, hosts, and social editors to align clips with daily news priorities and audience strategy.
* Edit both rapid-response news clips and evergreen content with long-tail potential.
* Manage YouTube Studio uploads, metadata, thumbnails, and publishing workflows.
* Track performance and iterate based on audience behavior and analytics.
* Maintain an organized archive of source footage, clips, templates, and motion assets.
* Occasionally support basic filming needs (in-studio or on-site): holding camera, framing shots, capturing clean audio, and handling simple lighting setups.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* 2+ years of professional video editing experience, with strong social examples. Preferably experience working at a new-media or digital-first media organization (not traditional broadcast).
* Primary editing experience in YouTube and social video - podcasts, interviews, social shows or creator-led formats.
High proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro.
* Strong working knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics, text animation and visual polish.
* Experience designing thumbnails and social assets using Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
* Comfort managing YouTube Studio, metadata, titles, descriptions and thumbnails.
* Comfortable with basic camera operation, framing, and audio capture when needed. Experience filming on DSLR/mirrorless cameras or iPhones.
* Familiarity with analytics tools (YouTube Analytics, CrowdTangle, Sprout, etc.).
* Some exposure to AI tools is a plus.
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.
$82.6k-123.8k yearly Auto-Apply 4d ago
Production Engineer
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 seeks a versatile production engineer to manage the control room, studio builds and technical execution for an upcoming slate of new video shows. This role will anchor our daily operation and is central to building new forms of storytelling and audience engagement using multimedia.
We are looking for a candidate who combines journalistic rigor with an understanding of creator-era storytelling. This role will be the bridge between editorial vision and on-screen reality, ensuring that what our hosts say is matched by strong visuals, clean transitions and reliable studio performance. As we transition into more live, personality-driven formats, their technical execution will determine the pace, polish and professionalism of our productions.
This position will also play a key part in modernizing our studio ecosystem, helping us build scalable spaces and workflows for future shows and major upcoming launches. This will include advising on set design and layouts, as well as finding ways to make the most of existing spaces so they feel fresh and engaging.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in control rooms, ideally for shows designed and built for the internet. They will be nimble operators who can juggle a variety of production tasks with creativity and execution.
What Motivates You
* You balance a keen eye for visuals with operational savvy.
* You're comfortable working with tight daily deadlines and short turnaround times.
* You have a hands-on and creative approach to filming and managing our spaces.
* You take pride in keeping productions running smoothly, even when plans shift at the last minute.
How You'll Support The Mission
* Run control room for live and daily shoots.
* Handle camera switching, graphics cueing and troubleshooting.
* Review rundowns for missing assets before showtime.
* Collaborate on set improvements, lighting and gear purchases.
* Be the on-field camera operator for man on the streets and other one off shoots.
* Contribute to building out new studio spaces, including but not limited to advising on set-design, improving existing production spaces.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* 3-5 years work experience
* Has experience in live-show control rooms, preferably on digital shows made for the internet.
* Willingness to work flexible hours, which may include some mornings, evenings and occasional weekends.
* Experience with live-production software such as OBS, Streamlabs, and Wirecast, including managing remote setups, adding on-screen elements, and executing transitions.
* Experience operating cameras such as the Sony RX series, Blackmagic, and Sony A7S for field shoots.
* Understanding of cinematography principles, on-set and field videography, and strong composition fundamentals.
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:
$85,100 - $127,700 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.
$85.1k-127.7k yearly Auto-Apply 31d ago
Senior Compensation Analyst
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 is looking for a mid-career Senior Compensation Analyst with background in base and variable pay management. Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards & Global Mobility, you'll put your skills to work managing our day-to-day compensation processes and driving strategic-level programs to advance our goals of transparency, equity and external competitiveness.
What Motivates You:
* You are a self-starter who enjoys identifying a problem, researching options, and recommending a solution.
* You demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with internal clients and strategically choose between requiring compliance, providing customer service or applying consulting approach. You know how to deliver a difficult message and say "no" in a non-confrontational way.
* You are an effective communicator, whether writing a memo, presenting to groups, or preparing a visually compelling analysis for top management.
* You enjoy working with qualitative data (e.g., analyzing a job), as well as quantitative data (e.g., preparing a compensation trends analysis).
* You take pride in producing high quality, error-free deliverables while moving quickly and under deadline pressure. You can keep quality up whether working on mundane, repetitive tasks or strategic-level projects.
* You value the responsibility that comes with handling sensitive compensation information.
How You'll Support the Mission:
* Evaluate jobs, create accurate job descriptions, and assign jobs to the appropriate job levels, salary grades, FLSA classifications and union jurisdictions.
* Advise hiring managers and recruiters on competitive market positioning and internal pay equity by analyzing compensation data, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits.
* Process compensation- and job-related transactions, such reclassifying positions, processing job and compensation changes, and creating position requisitions.
* Administer annual merit and bonus processes, including budgeting, HRIS configuration and optimization, and employee communications.
* Participate in multiple salary surveys and track survey participation costs. Maintain and optimize the online market-pricing tool by monitoring integrations, auditing and resolving data issues, and managing vendor relationships.
* Conduct manager and employee compensation training.
* Assess the effectiveness and competitiveness of compensation programs by conducting data analysis, benchmarking, and modeling.
* Improve processes and tools by identifying inefficiencies in compensation plans, workflows, and processes, researching options, and implementing solutions.
The Skills and Experience You Bring:
* Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in compensation or equivalent experience and education.
* Knowledge of principles and best practices in base and variable pay management, as well as laws and regulations.
* Proficiency in job analysis and market pricing, as well as experience with formal job analysis methodologies and job architectures.
* Prior experience managing compensation programs and data integrity; strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.
* Advanced Excel skills.
* Excellent consulting, communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent time management and project management skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
* Proficiency using HRIS and market-pricing tools; experience with Workday preferred.
* PHR, SPHR, CCP or advanced degree preferred.
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:
$91,800 - $153,000 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.
$91.8k-153k yearly Auto-Apply 20d ago
Head of Visuals
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
Application Instructions Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for 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 is looking for a passionate and proven leader to elevate and reboot our approach to visual journalism. This masthead-level role oversees the design, graphics and photo departments along with cross-functional visual storytelling teams within News.
The Head of Visuals is a key decision maker and driver of the daily news report. They work closely with peers on the masthead and teams across the company, especially in Product. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of setting and executing a vision for visual work that aligns with company goals, experience with new technologies and a deep understanding of how visual journalism must evolve alongside audience habits.
This role is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom and reports directly to the executive editor.
What Motivates You
* You're energized by setting the standard for and leading agenda-setting visual storytelling.
* You thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires constant collaboration across the newsroom and the company.
* Passion for The Washington Post and its mission to provide high-quality journalism to all of America and increase engagement on- and off-platform.
How You'll Support the Mission
* Drive coverage toward creative, informative and arresting visual storytelling, advancing the quality of our work and setting ever-higher standards for reader experiences.
* Bolster the visual impact of Post journalism both on- and off-platform, incorporating a data-informed approach aimed at growing engagement and readership.
* Manage significant change in the ways visual departments operate and how they interact with related teams across the company and with users.
* Evolve team structures and workflows as we seek to maximize our potential in delivering visually led journalism. Identify and execute more efficient and effective ways of melding visual disciplines, including impactful technologies.
* Help deepen the visual awareness and acuity of the entire Post newsroom, whether on visual teams or not.
* Collaborate with counterparts in Engineering and Product and teams such as Marketing to improve reader experiences, evaluate new storytelling forms and upgrade tools.
* Embrace and help the newsroom meet The Post's goals for responsibly incorporating AI into our journalistic work.
* Work as needed on business deals and contracts with external vendors, including tactical and strategic approaches to partnerships.
* Represent The Post's visual ambition at relevant industry conferences and events.
* Inspire a large and diverse group of journalists to find new ways of working together to serve audience growth goals.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* At least 15 years of professional journalism experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
* Expert technical knowledge and understanding of photography, graphics, illustration and design, as well as awareness of how technology is driving changes across the industry.
* A track record of success in developing and implementing innovative visual storytelling strategies.
* The ability to take an audience-centric view of journalistic work, using data and analytics to inform decision making.
* A deep understanding of the role that outside platforms play in reader experiences with The Post's brand.
* Dynamic leadership skills, including a collaborative spirit and a strong and respectful communication style.
* Experience managing a budget.
Interested candidates should upload a detailed cover letter and a résumé to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Nov. 15 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Executive Editor Matt Murray.
The pay range for this position is: $202,700 - $376,500.
The actual starting 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.
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.
Your story awaits. Apply today!
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
$108k-143k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Human Resource Business Partner
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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
HR Business Partner
The Washington Post is seeking a collaborative, resilient, and people-centered HR Business Partner to support our content creators across multiple departments. Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations, this role offers an opportunity to shape team culture, advise leaders, and deliver responsive HR support that reflects our core values of integrity, inclusion, and excellence.
This position is ideal for an HR generalist or business partner with strong employee relations expertise and a passion for building trusted partnerships across functions. You will be embedded with the business, providing hands-on support and strategic insight to help teams thrive across a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
What Motivates You
The HR Business Partner plays a vital role in strengthening The Post's people experience across departments and locations. As a frontline partner to managers and employees, you will:
* Serve as a trusted advisor on team development, performance, and culture.
* Help scale practices that support belonging, accountability, and growth.
* Coach managers through complex people matters with clarity and compassion.
* Ensure our people programs are grounded in real business needs and responsive to employee feedback.
If you are energized by the opportunity to work across teams and functions, guiding people through change and building stronger connections across a storied news organization, this role is for you.
How You'll Support The Mission
* Provide strategic and day-to-day HR partnership to managers across news and opinion, supporting them in areas such as employee relations, performance, team development, and culture.
* Build credibility and trust with employees across teams, offering guidance and resources on career development, feedback, and interpersonal challenges.
* Collaborate with HR colleagues in Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HR Operations, and DEI to deliver integrated support tailored to local team needs.
* Serve as a culture carrier, modeling The Post's values of speed, ideas, ownership, leadership, and integrity, and supporting a work environment where all employees feel respected and empowered.
* Support the performance management cycle, helping managers conduct fair, balanced, and developmental reviews.
* Conduct exit interviews, identify themes, and use data to help inform retention and engagement strategies.
* Contribute to broader HR initiatives and ensure enterprise-wide programs are implemented effectively within supported departments
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 7+ years of progressive HR experience in generalist or HR Business Partner roles.
* Experience working in media, journalism, or publishing strongly preferred.
* Strong employee relations skills and the ability to coach managers through challenging scenarios with professionalism and care.
* Demonstrated success partnering with leaders and teams across multiple locations or functions.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
* Comfort operating in dynamic, high-growth, or change-oriented environments; ability to adapt quickly and take initiative.
* Experience working in or alongside union environments preferred.
About The Washington Post
The Washington Post connects Washington to the world, and the world to Washington. Through vital news, ideas and insight, our award-winning newsroom is driven by innovation and motivated by our mission to find and deliver the best storytelling, in the best ways - where, how and when people want it. Our approach is always the same: shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Every employee, every project, every day.
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:
$105,600 - $176,000 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.
$105.6k-176k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Art Director, Opinions
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
The Art Director for Opinions contributes to the visual voice of the section across platforms by producing, commissioning, and editing compelling illustrations, photos, and visual packages. This role works closely with editors, columnists, and design peers to elevate storytelling across digital, print, and social experiences.
What Motivates You
* You are passionate about shaping stories visually and believe in the power of illustration and design to deepen engagement.
* You take initiative in collaborative settings, building strong relationships with peers and editorial partners.
* You value thoughtful planning and precise execution under deadline-driven conditions.
Responsibilities
* Produce and commission engaging, concept-driven illustrations for op-eds, columns, and editorial board content.
* Design visual presentations and packages that enhance Opinion stories across digital, mobile, print, newsletter, and social platforms.
* Guide visual storytelling from concept to execution, including print and digital adaptations.
* Collaborate with editors and writers to identify visual opportunities and refine presentation.
* Support the team with photo-editing tasks as needed.
* Create and edit basic data visualizations and informational graphics.
Qualifications
* A portfolio demonstrating strong design thinking, originality, and a refined aesthetic.
* Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate visual ideas effectively.
* Experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced editorial environment.
* Proficiency with design tools including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
* Understanding of visual storytelling for digital and mobile-first platforms.
* Familiarity with animation, original illustration, or maintaining a consistent visual identity.
* Basic understanding of HTML/CSS/JavaScript and experience with web frameworks (e.g., React, Svelte, Angular, or Vue).
* Experience creating or supporting data visualization and graphic storytelling for news media.
This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
Interested applicants should submit a résumé and a cover letter outlining their vision for the role to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by June 22 will be prioritized. Cover letters should be addressed to the Director of Design and Art, Chiqui Esteban and Mary Duenwald.
The Washington Post's policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.
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:
121,400.00 - 202,400.00 USD 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.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?
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$98k-130k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Growth Initiatives Manager
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 is seeking a Senior Manager of New Initiatives to lead the development of innovative monetization strategies and products that shape the future of how journalism is accessed, valued, and distributed. As a key member of the innovation-focused New Initiatives team, you will report to the Associate Director and play a central role in designing, launching, and scaling complex, cross-functional initiatives that drive revenue growth and audience engagement.
You will oversee strategic initiatives like Flexible Access, a first-of-its-kind model redefining how audiences engage with and pay for news. This role goes beyond product optimization: it requires building entirely new frameworks for monetization, operational workflows, and customer experience in a dynamic and fast-changing environment. Your work will span strategy, financial modeling, platform development, and cross-team execution, operating at the intersection of editorial, engineering, marketing, and analytics.
You will also identify and drive new monetization opportunities across podcasts, video, and tiered access models, expanding how we package and promote content to meet evolving audience needs. In doing so, you will help build the future state of news products by balancing journalistic integrity with innovation, scale, and business sustainability.
We are looking for a strategic leader with deep curiosity, strong business instincts, and a passion for building what doesn't yet exist.
What Motivates You
* You have a commitment to our mission of becoming the world's leading news organization, driving transformative strategies that shape the future of digital subscriptions.
* You leverage data insights to inform and support innovative strategies that enhance our digital product portfolio.
* Cultivating a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment that fosters open communication, continuous learning, and mutual support.
How You Will Support the Mission
* Lead and build: Own strategy development for new and existing revenue-generating initiatives like Flexible Access, translating early-stage ideas into business plans with defined outcomes, timelines, and resources.
* Innovate at scale: Define and operationalize new product frameworks, infrastructure, and workflows that support evolving access models, including in-house systems to manage and iterate on monetization complexity.
* Shape market direction: Identify and validate emerging revenue models, including tiered access, podcast monetization, and video packaging to expand how journalism is monetized and experienced.
* Cross-functional leadership: Drive execution across a matrixed organization, aligning product, engineering, design, editorial, and marketing teams on shared strategic goals.
* Financial strategy: Collaborate with Finance to build financial models, forecasts, and scenario plans that inform investment decisions and guide product roadmap prioritization.
* Customer-first mindset: Integrate customer research, behavioral data, and competitive insights into all planning and execution to ensure product-market fit and audience resonance.
* Drive iteration: Design and interpret A/B tests and cohort analyses to continuously refine monetization strategies and surface optimization opportunities post-launch.
* Champion journalism: Promote innovative ways to package and amplify The Post's journalism across new and existing partnership distribution channels, partnering with editorial and content creators to scale impact.
* Strategic storytelling: Distill complex, multi-variable initiatives into clear, compelling communications for senior executives and cross-functional partners.
* Foresight & adaptability: Track macro trends in media, commerce, and technology to proactively identify new monetization opportunities and prepare for future-state scenarios.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* 6+ years of experience in business strategy, consulting, or product growth, preferably within digital media, technology, or subscription-based businesses.
* Demonstrated success owning complex, end-to-end strategic initiatives that resulted in measurable business impact.
* Expertise in digital monetization models, including audience segmentation, content-tiering, and value-based pricing.
* Highly proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
* Experience working across diverse teams and functions, building alignment in complex environments.
* Strong analytical thinker with the ability to navigate ambiguity and convert ideas into actionable, scalable plans.
* Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, particularly when interfacing with executive leadership.
* Deep curiosity about trends shaping the future of media, technology, consumer behavior, and business models.
* Comfort with agile, iterative environments and able to pivot, test, and learn quickly while keeping focus on long-term vision.
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:
$91,800 - $153,000 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.
$91.8k-153k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will play a pivotal role in shaping The Washington Post's financial strategy and advancing growth initiatives across our Advertising, Brand, Engineering, and Product teams. This leader will design and implement financial planning processes that drive data-informed decisions, uncover growth opportunities, and optimize our operational resources. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, collaborative partner, and passionate advocate for the sustainability and impact of quality journalism.
What Motivates You
* You are energized by the opportunity to drive growth and reinvention in a mission-driven organization.
* You are a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and skillfully manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
* You enjoy interpreting complex financial data and translating it into clear, actionable strategies.
* You are a relationship-builder who cultivates strong partnerships across functions and leadership levels.
* You are passionate about mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
* You are motivated by the opportunity to support a newsroom that delivers trusted, high-impact journalism.
* You are excited by the challenge of building a sustainable funding model for private media ownership.
* You are bold in taking thoughtful risks to push boundaries and unlock innovation.
How You'll Support the Mission
* Support and co-implement a comprehensive financial planning and analysis framework that aligns with enterprise strategy and long-term goals.
* Lead and manage annual planning, forecasting, and budgeting cycles for Advertising, Brand Marketing, Live Events, Engineering , and Product teams.
* Provide strategic financial insights to senior leaders that influence business decisions and identify pathways for revenue and efficiency gains.
* Build and maintain dynamic financial models that inform scenario planning and resource allocation in Advertising and adjacent functions.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across Advertising, News, Brand, Engineering, and Product to evaluate business performance and optimize investments.
* Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring fiscal sustainability and proactive decision-making.
* Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders-including vendors and partners-to align financial communication and performance expectations.
* Lead and develop a team of financial analysts, promoting a culture of high standards, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, M&A, or corporate development at large organizations.
* At least 3 years of experience managing and mentoring teams.
* Proven success in driving financial strategy and growth in a dynamic, fast-changing business environment.
* Expertise in interpreting complex financial data and delivering actionable insights.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
* Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, performance-driven team culture.
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA or CFA designation preferred.
Nice to Have
* Experience with FP&A platforms such as Oracle, SAP, Adaptive Insights, or Anaplan.
* Familiarity with trends and business models in the media industry, including digital subscriptions, digital advertising, and audience monetization.
* Proficiency with analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
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:
$149,900 - $278,300 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.
$149.9k-278.3k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Director, Growth
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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
At a time when global media consumption is transforming rapidly, The Washington Post is investing boldly in new approaches to meet audiences where they are. As Director of Growth, you will shape and drive the strategy behind how we attract and convert new subscribers through a modern, data-powered, and customer-first approach. You'll lead the full acquisition funnel-from paid and onsite media to pricing and product positioning-collaborating with teams across News, Product, Advertising, and Brand to scale our reach and impact.
This role sits within the Growth team and is key to advancing our mission of delivering trusted journalism to audiences worldwide. With traditional discovery channels in flux and flexible access products evolving, your leadership will define how we innovate, adapt, and grow.
What Motivates You
* You are energized by unlocking growth in a fast-moving, ever-evolving media and technology landscape.
* You thrive in using data and experimentation to connect audiences with meaningful content and solutions.
* You're inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of an iconic news brand and to lead with purpose and creativity.
* You build inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing teams that embrace innovation, trust, and continuous improvement.
How You'll Support the Mission
* Drive the global acquisition strategy across The Post's portfolio to maximize reach, conversion, and customer lifetime value across diverse products, pricing tiers, and audience segments.
* Unlock scalable growth levers by collaborating with Product, Newsroom, and Engineering to mitigate traffic decline, navigate platform disruptions, and adapt to evolving audience behaviors.
* Develop and implement smart metering and paywall strategies that balance audience reach with subscription conversion and engagement metrics.
* Oversee performance marketing campaigns across paid digital platforms (e.g., Google, Meta, Apple, Reddit, LinkedIn) to ensure efficient budget utilization, audience targeting precision, and brand-aligned messaging.
* Launch and continuously improve go-to-market strategies for new product features and access models, aligning internal stakeholders and delivering measurable acquisition impact.
* Optimize the full acquisition funnel through rigorous A/B testing, targeted segmentation, creative experimentation, and UX improvements across digital touchpoints.
* Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 10+ growth marketers and specialists, cultivating a culture of learning, executional rigor, and adaptability.
* Partner with Product and Engineering to build robust experimentation frameworks, enhance user experience, and drive higher conversion rates and revenue across customer segments.
* Leverage first-party data, behavioral insights, and predictive modeling to tailor acquisition messaging and offers, increasing personalization and customer relevance throughout the journey.
* Collaborate with Analytics and Finance to forecast, track, and refine performance marketing strategies that directly link marketing outcomes to business impact and ROI.
* Represent marketing in strategic product planning initiatives to ensure tools, infrastructure, and innovation efforts scale effectively while enhancing user-centric experiences.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* 8+ years in digital acquisition, performance marketing, or growth, with deep experience in subscription or DTC funnels.
* 5+ years managing and developing teams with a focus on impact, coaching, and collaboration.
* Strong strategic instincts paired with the ability to execute hands-on and pivot quickly when needed.
* Track record of building growth strategies amid digital platform disruption or algorithmic change.
* Deep fluency in paid digital media, conversion optimization, and cross-channel customer journey design.
* Data-driven decision maker with experience turning insights into scalable, results-oriented programs.
* Skilled cross-functional communicator with experience partnering across Editorial, Product, Engineering, Brand, and Finance.
* Comfortable with ambiguity, entrepreneurial by nature, and committed to delivering high-quality experiences that support our journalistic mission.
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:
$130,300 - $242,100 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.
$130.3k-242.1k yearly Auto-Apply 59d ago
Partner Success Manager
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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
From creators and AI licensing to social video distribution and subscriptions, the Partnerships team is at the forefront of The Post's reinvention.
Working with the Head of Partnerships and Head of Partnerships Strategy & Operations, you will be at the forefront of scaling existing partnerships to the next level. This role will play a critical part in driving revenue growth, deepening relationships, and optimizing performance across platforms.
This is an opportunity to directly influence how The Washington Post evolves in a rapidly changing media and technology landscape - and to help build the future of news.
What Motivates You
* You have a deep commitment to advancing The Washington Post's mission of becoming the world's leading news organization through innovation and creative partnerships.
* You are energized by identifying opportunities for audience and revenue growth and applying both quantitative and qualitative analysis to solve problems.
* You thrive in using data and experimentation to understand complex problems and ecosystems, and are excited about the future of storytelling on and off platform.
How You'll Support the Mission
* Partner with cross-functional teams-including Platform Partnerships, Business Development, Product, Data, Analytics & Insights, and Audience-to identify and develop opportunities that expand reach and drive partnership growth.
* Accelerate revenue growth by designing and implementing strategies to enhance performance across off-platform environments, such as AI platforms and distribution partners (e.g., Apple News, YouTube).
* Cultivate strong relationships with partner stakeholders by leading regular check-ins, assessing performance, and uncovering new opportunities to deepen existing partnerships.
* Evaluate new distribution and subscription partnership opportunities by conducting cross-functional analyses of revenue potential, audience impact, and associated risks.
* Track industry trends and the competitive landscape to guide data-informed recommendations and strategic decisions.
* Advance the Partnerships team's strategic priorities by contributing insights and initiatives that promote sustainable growth and collaboration.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* 4+ years of experience in either business development and partnerships, social media, or account management.
* Demonstrated success in building and applying insights to maximize revenue and content performance.
* Deep understanding of the media ecosystem, including trends, challenges, and opportunities. Experience with off-platform distribution preferred.
* Experience with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, leveraging data and insights to frame decisions and shape understanding of complex issues.
* Exhibit flexibility, adaptability, and strategic focus in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to pivot strategies in response to changing conditions.
* Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, aligning disconnected strategies with broader business objectives, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across the company
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:
$130,300 - $242,100 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.
$130.3k-242.1k yearly Auto-Apply 55d ago
Deputy Editor, WP Intelligence
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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
WP Intelligence-The Washington Post's premium analysis and executive insights platform-is expanding its editorial leadership team. We are seeking a strategic, highly organized Deputy Editor to support the Editor, WP Intelligence, in building and managing a team of researchers and analysts who deliver high-impact content for C-suite audiences, public sector leaders, and decision-makers.
This role is central to maintaining the high editorial standards of WP Intelligence, helping to translate complex subject matter into timely, accessible, and actionable insights across priority areas such as health care, technology, national security, and the future of work. The Deputy Editor will guide report production, ensure the quality and consistency of output, and work collaboratively with teams across The Post to deliver thought leadership that shapes high-level conversations.
How You'll Support The Mission
Team Management:
* Help supervise a growing team of report researchers and junior analysts, guiding their work and professional development. Assign research and editorial tasks, manage production workflows, and uphold delivery standards.
Editorial Operations:
* Partner closely with the Editor, WP Intelligence to execute the editorial vision of the group. Oversee the development of briefs, memos, white papers, and other strategic content tailored to the executive audience. These tasks will involve edits on deadline, some fact checking and helping the editor organize the coverage week to week.
Content Quality & Strategy:
* Ensure research-backed deliverables meet the highest editorial standards-clear, compelling, accurate, and impactful. Offer developmental and line edits, and provide regular feedback to staff.
Cross-Team Collaboration:
* Coordinate with subject-matter experts, marketing leads, product designers, journalists, and business stakeholders across The Post to integrate authoritative insights and elevate the voice and visibility of WP Intelligence.
Publishing Cadence & Project Oversight:
* Manage weekly production cycles, long-term editorial calendars, and rapid-response assignments. Track editorial timelines and ensure efficient throughput of high-priority content.
Innovation & Audience Alignment:
* Use analytics and qualitative feedback to understand audience needs. Help shape products and formats that resonate with WP Intelligence's executive and policy-maker readership.
Skills and Experience You Bring
* Editorial Expertise:
7-10+ years of experience in editing or content leadership roles, preferably in policy, research, consulting, journalism, or media organizations focused on business and executive content.
* Leadership & Management:
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex editorial workflows. Comfortable offering feedback, mentoring staff, and delivering under deadlines.
* Analytical Acumen:
Strong ability to assess content for clarity, narrative structure, evidence, and impact-especially when translating complex research into digestible formats for high-level stakeholders.
* Communication:
Excellent editing, writing, and interpersonal skills. Able to synthesize diverse inputs and align multiple contributors around shared editorial goals.
* Collaboration & Agility:
Ability to work in close partnership with cross-functional teams-including editorial, research, business, and product teams.
Location Requirement: This position is based in our Washington, D.C. newsroom and is not eligible for remote work.
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:
$154,000 - $256,600 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.
$154k-256.6k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Engagement Marketing Lead
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 is seeking an Engagement Marketing Lead who will deepen customer engagement, strengthen adoption of our growing portfolio of subscription products, and increase customer lifetime value. This role shapes the end-to-end subscriber experience by designing omnichannel personalized programs and campaigns that help customers discover and use the full breadth of Post offerings.
Reporting to the Manager of Subscriber Engagement, you will promote content, product capabilities, and subscription benefits that create sustained value for customers across platforms. You will lead engagement strategy and execution across owned channels while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Brand to drive meaningful improvements in customer activation and ongoing usage.
This role is based in our Washington, D.C., office.
What Motivates You
* You support The Post's mission to deliver world-class journalism while expanding global reach and influence
* You drive data-informed marketing strategies that improve activation, usage, and long-term retention
* You thrive in collaborative environments that value initiative, clarity, and continuous improvement
* You enjoy leading fast-paced, cross-platform programs that enhance the customer experience and fuel business growth
How You'll Support the Mission
Strategic Engagement and Customer Value
* Develop and execute lifecycle strategies that increase retention by strengthening engagement across app, site, newsletters, and subscription benefits
* Shape approaches that serve multiple customer audiences across Subscriptions and Flexible Access
* Promote adoption of product features, capabilities, and upsell/cross-sell opportunities that support long-term subscriber value
* Design and manage integrated engagement campaigns across email, onsite surfaces, in-app messages, and push notifications
* Build subscriber journeys across onboarding, education, loyalty, and renewal
* Maintain playbooks for onboarding, benefits education, product adoption, and re-engagement to support scalable execution
* Partner with Brand, Product, Engineering, and News to deliver initiatives aligned with business goals and the customer experience
Performance, Experimentation, and Insights
* Monitor engagement trends, feature adoption, and lifecycle performance using dashboards and core KPIs
* Translate customer behavior into insights that guide strategy and experimentation
* Use A/B and multivariate testing to refine segmentation, messaging, channel sequencing, and timing
* Identify friction points in the subscriber experience and collaborate across teams to improve activation, engagement, and retention
* Partner with Analytics and Data Engineering to refine data inputs, audience definitions, and targeting models
Executional Excellence and Operations
* Develop clear creative and technical briefs that guide asset production
* Lead QA and auditing to uphold accuracy and consistency across all touchpoints
* Document processes and improve operational workflows to support scalable, repeatable delivery
* Use customer signals and feedback-partnering with Customer Care and Support-to inform proactive engagement strategies and feature improvements
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* 6-8 years of experience in digital, growth, or subscription marketing with expertise in customer engagement, activation, or habit formation
* Hands-on experience with MarTech platforms (e.g., Iterable) and familiarity with customer data systems and e-commerce platforms
* Proficiency with analytics tools such as Tableau, Looker, and Google Analytics
* Ability to evaluate performance, interpret testing outcomes, and guide decisions with data
* Strong communication and project management skills with experience influencing cross-functional partners
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:
$85,100 - $127,700 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.
$85.1k-127.7k yearly Auto-Apply 25d ago
AI and Tech Newsletter Writer, WP Intelligence
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 is seeking an experienced reporter to anchor and help launch our new AI and Tech newsletter, reporting on the intersection of the AI industry and policy, focused on how AI is transforming the world.
As the anchor for The Washington Post's essential guide to AI industry news for insiders, you'll be responsible for writing the newsletter Monday through Friday, bringing original reporting, analysis and curation to the newsletter, while engaging with readers through chats, briefings and events.
In this role, you'll become the founding author of this new newsletter as it launches under WP Intelligence - The Washington Post's newest suite of services providing senior executives with the insights and connections they need to navigate critical issues. The ideal candidate will help us shape this newsletter for an executive audience that is very engaged across multiple industry sectors in how AI is transforming industry, culture and government.
The writer will be comfortable experimenting with different formats and features to keep the newsletter fresh and relevant as the news changes, and with using analytics and data to inform decisions. You will regularly be called on to host live and virtual briefings for industry thought leaders, interviewing newsmakers for our most engaged readers.
This role requires strong reporting, scoops, original analysis, curation, production and fact-checking skills. The ideal candidate for this job will have experience in policy and business reporting and writing for newsletters or other habit-building products.
What Motivates You
* You're driven to make complex AI policy and business news accessible and actionable for a deeply engaged, professional audience.
* You take pride in identifying not just what happened, but why it matters - and what comes next.
* You thrive in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, clarity, and urgency are key to building habit with readers.
* You enjoy shaping a product that people rely on daily - and you understand how voice, format, and timing all contribute to that trust.
* You are energized by live conversations with thought leaders and the opportunity to elevate your reporting through events and audience engagement.
* You see experimentation as a core part of journalism today and are eager to learn from data, feedback, and iteration.
* You care deeply about accuracy, fairness, and delivering a high-quality experience, every day.
How You'll Support the Mission
* Report, write and help shape the direction of the AI and tech newsletter.
* Deliver ambitious original reporting, sharp analysis and smart curation.
* Write clearly and concisely for a professional audience that already has some expertise and experience in the tech arena.
* Stay on top of the latest policy developments and market moving business trends.
* Work on deadline with an abiding commitment to accuracy.
* Write a Monday - Friday newsletter
* Engage with readers via chats, interview, host live and virtual briefings.
Preferred Qualifications
* A track record of reporting on policy and delivering impactful stories.
* Proven ability to write newsletters or other habit-building products.
* Self-starter who can generate ideas and work in a constantly changing environment.
* Exceptional communication skills and a commitment to collaboration.
This position is based in our Washington, D.C., offices, reporting to WP Intelligence management.
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, résumé and three examples of their work (as PDFs) to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by June 30 will be prioritized.. The cover letter should be addressed to WP Intelligence Editorial Director Luiza Savage WP Intelligence General Manager Martin Kady.
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:
$137,300 - $228,900 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.
$73k-98k yearly est. Auto-Apply 25d ago
Enterprise Sales Executive, Corporate
The Washington Post 4.6
Washington, DC jobs
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 is looking for an Enterprise Subscriptions Sales Executive to drive the growth of our corporate subscription business. This role is responsible for the full sales cycle - from prospecting to closing new business deals - providing enterprise access to The Washington Post and The Washington Post Intelligence (WPI) platform. Reporting to the Manager of Enterprise Subscriptions, this position is ideal for professionals with a strong track record in B2B sales who are motivated to grow revenue and expand corporate engagement with The Post's trusted journalism and intelligence offerings.
What Motivates You
* You are energized by driving revenue growth and achieving ambitious sales targets.
* You enjoy building lasting relationships with senior decision-makers.
* You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic sales environments where initiative and persistence are rewarded.
* You are motivated by understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions that create measurable value.
* You take ownership of your sales process, from outreach to deal close, and take pride in exceeding goals.
* You value collaboration and are committed to representing The Washington Post's brand with professionalism and credibility.
How You'll Support the Mission
* Develop and execute strategic prospecting initiatives to expand enterprise subscriptions for The Washington Post and WP Intelligence across corporate sectors, driving high-value contract growth.
* Build and sustain relationships with key decision-makers at organizations not currently subscribing, effectively communicating the value of enterprise access to The Post's journalism and intelligence tools.
* Manage the full sales process - from lead generation to contract signature - handling inbound leads and maximizing cross-selling and upselling opportunities to increase revenue.
* Maintain accurate sales pipelines and forecasts, ensuring transparent communication of performance and progress to leadership.
* Partner with Client Success to ensure smooth onboarding and successful launches for new enterprise clients.
* Stay informed on industry trends, competitor offerings, and client challenges to position The Washington Post as the essential source for intelligence and news access.
The Skills and Experience You Bring
* 2+ years of B2B sales experience with a proven ability to meet or exceed targets.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to sell effectively in person and remotely.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct sales calls and meetings with decision-makers, managing both warm and cold prospects through the sales funnel.
* Experience selling corporate subscriptions to news or intelligence platforms is preferred.
* Established network or contacts within the corporate space, particularly with decision-makers who purchase news or data products.
* Knowledge of digital media platforms, applications, and technology trends.
* Proficiency in Salesforce and ability to manage and track opportunities effectively.
* Self-starter with a proactive approach, high initiative, and strong follow-through.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Professionalism in handling challenging situations and representing The Washington Post brand.
* Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to achieve business goals.
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:
$71,360 - $107,040 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.