WaPo names three deputy managing editors
Ann Gerhart, a senior editor for visual enterprise at The Washington Post, has been named deputy managing editor. She joined the Post in 1995 as “Reliable Source” columnist. During her tenure, Gerhart has worked on Style, National and Outlook in writer and editorial roles. She wrote “The Perfect Wife,” a biography of Laura Bush. Gerhart […]
WaPo adds new cohort to its Book World contributors
The following excerpt was sent out from The Washington Post: The Washington Post’s Book World is excited to announce several distinguished contributing writers whose work will appear in its pages. This group of contributors will continue the ongoing revitalization of the section, writing reviews and essays about current events and politics, history, literature, the arts, […]
WaPo taps Tucker to serve as deputy campaign editor
The Washington Post has appointed Brianna Tucker deputy campaign editor on the National politics desk to shape coverage of the 2024 presidential campaign. As per the Post: “Brianna will help guide the talented team of journalists chronicling this extraordinary political moment in America, with a focus on helping drive vivid, agenda-setting and peerless reporting from […]
Washington Post taps Bogage to be Congress economics correspondent
Washington Post business reporter Jacob Bogage is now the paper’s Congressional economics correspondent, covering how the economy is regulated. He has been writing about business and technology for The Post, where he’s worked since 2015. He’s previously covered the automotive and manufacturing industries and wrote for the Sports section. He has previously reported for the Columbia Missourian, […]
WaPo, Panera Bread team up digital news and ‘Unlimited Sips’
Hot on the heels of announcing its own coffee blend, the Washington Post is continuing its quest for a well-balanced journalist’s diet (readers are invited, too): The Washington Post is delighted to announce today a new partnership with Panera Bread which will provide six months of Washington Post digital access for free for members of […]
Rivero swaps Miami Herald for WaPo
Nicolás Rivero will join The Washington Post as a climate solutions reporter. He begins on Oct. 16. As per the Post: “He will write for our Climate Solutions vertical, reporting on the ways humanity is working to address the planet’s most vexing and profound environmental problems. In this role, Nico will use a variety of storytelling […]
Pietsch becomes D.C.-based international breaking news reporter for WaPo
Bryan Pietsch, a Seoul-based staff writer on the Washington Post’s foreign desk, has taken on the role of international breaking news reporter. He will move to the U.S. at the end of September and join the newsroom Oct. 2. As a founding member of the Seoul hub, Pietsch has covered the coronavirus pandemic, shootings, wildfires […]
The Washington Post seeks a host/producer, Tik Tok & YouTube shorts
The Washington Post is looking for a producer and community manager who will host, shoot and edit daily TikToks as well as foster audience growth on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and other social platforms. The ideal candidate: Has on-camera experience Has produced vertical video for social media Possesses a deep passion for news and […]
Java with that deadline? Try WaPo’s ‘Post Roast’
If “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” to quote the Washinton Post’s motto, then Journalism Dies With Bad Coffee–a critical issue that the paper has decided to tackle head-on. The following excerpt was sent out from The Washington Post: The Washington Post and Compass Coffee today announced the release of “The Post Roast,” a collaborative coffee blend […]
WaPo, ProPublica and Chicago Tribune among others honored with SPJ Ethics in Journalism Awards
The following excerpt was sent out from spj.org: The Society of Professional Journalists is bestowing its Ethics in Journalism Award to Tony Plohetskiof the Austin American-Statesman; Jodi S. Cohen and Jennifer Smith Richards of ProPublica and the Chicago Tribune; and William Wan of The Washington Post. This award honors journalists or news organizations that perform in an outstanding ethical […]
