Washington Post seeks a tech policy editor

The Washington Post is looking for an accomplished, creative and impact-oriented journalist to drive coverage of efforts in Washington, state capitols and nations throughout the world to regulate an industry that increasingly dominates all facets of society. This job requires an experienced editor who knows how to help reporters source up, break news, spot trends and capture the next big idea well ahead of the competition.

The ideal candidate will be adept at helping reporters prioritize consequential news stories over incremental developments while pursuing broader enterprise and investigative ideas on topics as diverse as the national security risks of artificial intelligence, the latest cybersecurity threats, campaigns to protect kids online, the coming wave of antitrust rulings, the Biden administration’s tech battle with China, the continuing debate over how to moderate dangerous and offensive content on social media, and the impact of disinformation on the 2024 elections.

We’re looking for someone with the news judgment to shift with the conversation, the ambition to dig tenaciously into great accountability targets and the editing skill to elegantly translate it all for a general audience.

Responsibilities:  

• Directly manage a team of reporters covering tech policy at the White House, on Capitol Hill and at agencies throughout Washington.
• Edit the Tech 202, a highly successful thrice-weekly newsletter.
• Work with other editors on the tech team and throughout The Post newsroom to drive coverage of tech policy and the tech industry. Set ambitious coverage priorities, seek excellence in story selection and encourage collaboration.
• Help reporters break news or tell stories that demand attention in other ways, for example through compelling visuals, audio, graphics or alternative story formats.
• Elevate copy and deliver stories with sharp takeaways and framing.
• Foster a supportive, empathetic work culture that furthers staff development and sets high expectations for achievement.

Preferred qualifications: 

• At least five years of professional journalism experience.
• A track record of managing reporters and editing with distinction, preferably on topics related to Washington policymaking and/or the technology industry.
• A sophisticated understanding of The Post’s approach to business and tech journalism, which prioritizes accountability reporting about companies, their social and political impact and their often-fraught interactions with government and regulators.

This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.

To apply, go here.