The Washington Post is looking for an accomplished, creative and impact-oriented journalist to drive coverage of an array of industries and their regulatory overseers. The job requires an experienced editor who knows how to help reporters source up, spot trends, break news and capture the next big idea ahead of our competitors.
The ideal candidate will be adept at helping reporters identify consequential news targets that can be turned around when readers are most interested, while still nurturing eye-opening enterprise worthy of leading the homepage and driving the conversation in Washington and beyond. The candidate does not need expertise on the diverse topics represented on the team but should be comfortable going deep on matters ranging from drug prices to the green energy transition and translating these topics for a general interest audience.
Responsibilities:
- Directly manage a team of reporters that currently covers medicine, energy and transportation.
- Work with other editors on the Business desk and throughout The Post newsroom to drive coverage. 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 10 years of professional journalism experience.
- A track record of managing reporters and editing with distinction.
- A sophisticated understanding of The Post’s approach to business 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 D.C. newsroom.
Interested applicants should submit a résumé and a cover letter outlining their vision for the role to our jobs portal. All application materials can be uploaded to the same field. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by May 31 will be prioritized. Cover letters should be addressed to Deputy Business Editor Sandhya Somashekhar, Business Editor Lori Montgomery and Managing Editor Scott Vance.
To apply, go here.
