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The Washington Post seeks a video journalist

The Washington Post is seeking an outstanding video journalist with a proven track record of standout reporting to join our award-winning video department. This is a nationally focused video position that covers a vast variety of reporting lanes, from aggressively responding to major breaking news events to driving groundbreaking investigative and enterprise projects.

The successful candidate has proven ability to break news, develop contacts and pitch compelling stories and is a natural storyteller. We are looking for a self-starter with strong breaking news DNA. This position requires frequent travel to traumatic events such as natural disasters and mass shootings to pursue exclusive interviews and reporting threads. The successful candidate knows that speed and reaction time are critical in breaking news coverage.

This role requires the ability to juggle multiple assignments, moving swiftly from quick edits to long-term enterprise subjects as required. Exceptional videography and Adobe Premiere editing skills are a must along with strong script writing and time management abilities.

Knowledge of – and enthusiasm for – how audiences engage with video, both horizontally and vertically, is essential. We are looking for collaborative colleagues who recognize that success requires teamwork and selflessness.

For further information click here.

Mariam Ahmed

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