Job Description

Washington Post Opinions is seeking a lively, curious and detail-oriented editor to join its growing Letters and Community team. The Letters team plays a key role in Post Opinions’ daily print report and in The Post’s interaction with readers, but this position is also an opportunity for applicants with an interest in finding creative ways to bring new voices into The Post, and to put readers in conversation with each other.

 Motivations

You care about conversation and are excited about the idea of elevating new voices into the national conversation

You are enthusiastic about the value of presenting audiences with a diversity of viewpoints and perspectives.

You want to make passionate readers of The Washington Post feel heard and to deepen the bond between readers and the paper

You have a desire to find new ways for The Post to be present in readers’ lives, and to help Post Opinions writers develop new strategies for interacting with their readers

 Responsibilities 

Conceiving of, editing and executing Letters to the Editor packages for the online and print editions of The Post

Helping manage Letters to the Editor submissions inbox, identifying letters for Free For All and the daily report and spotting trending topics

Working with Post Opinions’ newsletter and live chat teams, as well as with The Post’s comments and community product teams to find new sources for letters 

Designing callouts soliciting readers’ opinions on a focused topic and curating and editing the responses

Assisting with the editing and production of the weekly Free For All page

Depending on the interests of the successful candidate, this position may also involve working with community organizations, teaching letter-writing workshops and engaging with student groups

 Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with and enthusiasm for The Post’s Letters to the Editor, including the Free For All section

Experience in community journalism or working on writing with non-professional writers

A willingness to experiment and a desire to be part of a small, highly collaborative team

Intense attention to detail and strong communication skills, both inside and outside of the news room

Previous work writing headlines and presentation text for print and online copy

Three years of copy-editing or line editing experience

This position is based in our Washington newsroom, and may require some occasional weekend availability. We are curious to hear from applicants with a strong vision of what Letters to the Editor can be.

Candidates should upload a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the role addressed to Alyssa Rosenberg, along with a resume, to our jobs portal.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed. 

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom – dozens of teams power The Washington Post.  We are now hiring the next innovator – how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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