Recruiter - Contract
About the job
- At least 5 years of in-house corporate recruiting experience, including proven experience managing full-cycle searches.
- Experience managing full-cycle recruiting from hiring plans through offer negotiation.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems; Workday is preferred.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail.
- Experience coordinating complex scheduling needs across teams and platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communication with a customer-focused, empathetic, and professional approach.
- Ability to build trusted partnerships with hiring managers and candidates.
- Comfort working in ambiguity and adapting to new processes, platforms, and hiring needs.
- Manage approximately 5–10 open requisitions at a time, primarily supporting corporate hiring teams in functions such as technology, finance, and operations.
- Own the end-to-end recruiting process, including intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and closing.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand role needs, advise on hiring strategies, and guide searches from intake through successful hire.
- Source and screen candidates, conduct phone interviews, and develop qualified candidate shortlists.
- Collaborate with hiring teams and other stakeholders to support timely, informed hiring decisions.
- Provide timely, high-touch communication to strengthen candidate relationships and support a positive candidate experience.
- Partner with Compensation and hiring managers to develop compelling, equitable offers.
- Experience recruiting across corporate functions including technology, finance, marketing, sales, and operations.
- Experience with behavioral-based interviews and candidate assessment.
About the company
The Washington Post publishes news, investigations and opinion for readers in Washington and around the world, with coverage of government, business and daily life. Readers follow its reporting through a daily newspaper, website, mobile apps, newsletters and video, while separate editorial teams produce news and opinion. It earns money from reader subscriptions and advertising, and its business extends to publishing software and paid analysis for executives. Its Arc XP platform lets other publishers manage digital content and subscriptions, while Washington Post Intelligence focuses on analysis and forecasting. Founded in 1877, The Post is headquartered in Washington, DC, and is owned by Jeff Bezos.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1877
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Post's paid summer newsroom internships span reporting, graphics development and digital design.
- Arc XP expanded its product line: September 2026 brought Compass, personalized homepages that retain editors' lead-story choices.
- Post employees get peer support: LOTUS includes Pan-Asian mentorship and advocacy, with membership open to all employees.
What critics are saying
- Job security suffered: February 2026 restructuring cut about 75 positions at the Post's Arc XP technology arm.
- The turnaround follows heavy losses: February 2026 reporting put The Post's 2025 deficit above $100 million.
- Post newsroom staff face outside-activity limits: partisan involvement is restricted and household business ties require disclosure.
What makes The Washington Post unique
- Arc XP reaches beyond its owner: customers include The Irish Times and Sky News.
- WP Intelligence builds executive networks: invitation-only councils cover technology, health, energy and global security.
- Washington Post Creator combines expert-led original shows with reporting on the creator economy.
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