Assistant Editor, News Hub

About the role

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an editor is not required.

Skills

• Precision.
• Organization.
• Communication.
• Passion for understanding audiences.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule: Four days per week (Monday-Friday), with scheduled hours of 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaboration with a team of experienced journalists.

Pay

This contract position 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.

Schedule

This contract role is open to candidates based in the Washington, D.C., newsroom or working remotely from another location in the U.S.