The Washington Post seeks an exceptional, seasoned and forward-thinking editor to lead a new department focused on business, science, health, technology and climate, the major forces beyond government that shape our society and the world of tomorrow.
The ability to cover big breaking stories is central; but equally important is seeing trends, explaining complex and technical subjects, and the insight and ability to explore the ways rapid technological changes are affecting society and individuals. Visual storytelling and alternative formats are especially critical in this coverage area.
The role requires someone with deep knowledge and awareness of trends and concepts in business, science, health, technology and climate. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of producing ambitious and insightful stories around these areas and a flair for spotting trends and issues as they emerge. The ability to oversee ambitious investigative and enterprise journalism and features, including truly gripping narratives, is important, as is a deep understanding of the creative use of integrated visual journalism. The ideal candidate is a skilled manager with experience developing talent and creating a rigorous, supportive and inclusive work environment, and who can oversee teams and work across the newsroom with peers and other departments.
At a time of reinvention at The Post, understanding of audience data and the use of applied data in editorial decision-making, as well as the product formats, digital innovations and trends in evolving storytelling, is a requirement. We seek an editor driven by a spirit of collaboration who excels at fostering a shared sense of purpose and working in partnership across the newsroom.
Responsibilities:
- Produce leading-edge and insightful coverage of business, technology, science, health and climate in ways that show deep understanding of the science and impact.
- Help develop and execute a coverage strategy which produces high-profile, consequential storylines by guiding reporting and editing across the team. Supervise and manage a large team of editors and reporters to produce first-class journalism utilizing a range of storytelling forms, including visually led approaches.
- Work closely with Data and Analytics teams as well as the News Hub to ensure proper story targets, presentation and publishing.
- Create a strong and supportive work culture that furthers staff development and achievement. Foster clear communication about expectations, mission and growth and manage a wide range of staffers.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Ten years or more of editing experience, with experience in technology or science journalism.
- Familiarity with a wide array of story platforms and formats, as well as knowledge of how to read and apply user data and metrics.
- The ability to bring clarity and insight to deeply complex subjects.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a large staff with clarity and empathy.
- Skilled communicator who can lay out a galvanizing mission for the department.
- Prior experience managing a desk, including personnel and budgets, is preferred.
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 March 23 will be prioritized. Cover letters should be addressed to Managing Editor Scott Vance and Executive Editor Matt Murray.
The salary range for this position is: $161,100.00 — $299,300.00 USD. 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.
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