Transportation, Medicine and Energy Editor - Washington, United States - The Washington Post

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Job Description:


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.


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 oftenfraught interactions with government and regulators.
This position is based in our D.C. newsroom.

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 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.


Ever wondered if what you are doing will Impact Tomorrow? At The Washington Post, every employee shapes the way we deliver the news.

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