Assistant Editor, News Hub
The Washington Post is seeking a collaborative and deadline-driven assistant editor for its News Hub through October 31. This contract role is an opportunity to work with a team of breaking news reporters and coverage leaders to ensure we are urgent and indispensable on the most important stories of the day.
About Our Team
The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.
Responsibilities
- Edit breaking news stories and quick-turn features, in collaboration with other editors and writers.
- Collaborate with across teams on quick-turn coverage of U.S. and world news.
- Deliver constructive feedback under tight deadlines.
- Analyze audience data and communicate actionable insights to writers and editors.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a journalist covering deadline-driven news.
- Self-starter with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Previous experience as an editor is not required.
What Motivates You
- You are passionate about shaping how audiences experience journalism in real time.
- You thrive on the energy of a live news environment and making smart decisions under pressure.
- You are curious about audience behavior and eager to experiment with new approaches.
- You care deeply about accuracy, clarity, fairness and upholding The Post’s editorial standards.
Schedule
This position will work four days per week (Monday-Friday), with scheduled hours of 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time.
Pay
This role pays between $6,500 and $7,500 per month, depending on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements and the duration of the contract assignment.