Graphics Assignment Editor

The Washington Post isseekingan ambitious, collaborative and technically skilled journalist to join our Graphics team as a Graphics Assignment Editor. 

This role is for an experienced visual journalist who excels at conceiving graphics-led stories, shaping the work of others and driving high impact work that engages a broad audience and is unique to the Post.  

We are looking for someone with strong editorial instincts, news judgement, technicalfluencyand a sophisticated understanding of how visual storytelling drives and informs our readership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can move seamlessly between overseeing both breaking news and enterprise work and is energized by collaboration across disciplines. This role requires both creativity and flexibility — someone equally comfortable building a data visualization, shaping an interactive project or helping edit graphics coverage during high-pressure news moments. 

This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom. 

What Motivates You: 

• You are driven to make complex stories clear,engagingand visually compelling. 

• You enjoyidentifyingstories best told through data visualization,mapsor interactive experiences. 

• You are energized by driving story ideas, seamlessly leading multipleprojectsand overseeing ambitious stories frominceptionto completion.

• You thrive in a collaborative newsroom environment and enjoy solving editorial and technical challenges. 

• You are curious about emerging storytelling formats and eager to push visual journalism forward. 

• Encourage and empower reporters to develop innovative techniques, work more efficiently, and grow professionally.

HowYou’llSupport the Mission: 

• Pitch, assign and edit visual-first stories in coordination with newsroom priorities across breaking news, politics, policy,businessand other major coverage areas.

• Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, storytellingimpactand visual refinement in alignment with newsroom audience goals.

• Contribute to breaking news coverage with fast,accurateand engaging graphics that explain auniquelyvisual angle.

• Mentor and support visual journalists through thoughtful editing,feedbackand collaborative problem-solving.

• Help strengthen team processes, contribute to bestpracticesand support a collaborative team culture. 

The Skills and Experiences You Bring: 

• At least 5-8 years of editing experience in visual journalism, graphics, data reporting or a related field. 

• Strong news judgment and the ability toidentifystories where graphics are visually distinctive, meaningfully advance a story, drive readership and reinforce The Post’s mission.

• A thoughtful approach to delivering feedback as part of the editing process.

• A strong portfolio of maps, informationgraphicsand visual stories for digital audiences. 

• Ability to balance speed and ambition, such as contributing to breaking news while developing and meeting deadlines on enterprise work. 

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to newsroom work. 

• A commitment to accuracy, clarity,accessibilityand journalistic rigor. 

Interested candidates should upload a résumé, cover letter and portfolio to ourjobsportal. Cover letters should be addressed to Interim Graphics Director Maureen Linke and Head of Visuals Soo-Jeong Kang.  

The pay range for this position is$109,200 - $182,000.The actual starting salary for thispositionwill depend on individual skills,experienceand qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.