Deputy Editor

Join the future of news

We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

WP Intelligence—The Washington Post’s premiumanalysisand executive insights platform—is expanding itseditorial leadership team. We are seeking a strategic, highly organizedDeputyEditorto support theEditor, WP Intelligence, in building and managing a team of researchers and analysts who deliver high-impact content for C-suite audiences, public sector leaders, and decision-makers.

This role is central to maintaining the higheditorial standards of WP Intelligence, helping to translate complex subject matter into timely, accessible, and actionable insights across priority areas such as health care, technology, national security, and the future of work. TheDeputyEditorwill guide report production, ensure the quality and consistency of output, and work collaboratively with teams across The Post to deliver thought leadership that shapes high-level conversations.

How You'll Support The Mission

Team Management:

• Help supervisea growing team ofreport researchers and junior analysts, guiding their work and professional development. Assign research andeditorial tasks, manage production workflows, and uphold delivery standards.

​Editorial Operations:

• Partner closely with theEditor, WP Intelligenceto execute theeditorial vision of the group. Oversee the development of briefs, memos, white papers, and other strategic content tailored to the executive audience.These tasks will involve edits on deadline, some fact checking and helping theeditororganize the coverage week to week.

Content Quality & Strategy:

• Ensure research-backed deliverables meet the highesteditorial standards—clear, compelling, accurate, and impactful. Offer developmental and line edits, and provide regular feedback to staff.

Cross-Team Collaboration:

• Coordinate with subject-matter experts,marketing leads, product designers,journalists, and business stakeholders across The Post to integrate authoritative insights and elevate the voice and visibility of WP Intelligence.

Publishing Cadence & Project Oversight:

• Manage weekly production cycles, long-termeditorial calendars, and rapid-response assignments. Trackeditorial timelines and ensure efficient throughput of high-priority content.

Innovation & Audience Alignment:

• Use analytics and qualitative feedback to understand audience needs. Help shape products and formats that resonate with WP Intelligence’s executive and policy-maker readership.

Skills and Experience You Bring

• Editorial Expertise:
  7–10+ years of experience in editing or content leadership roles, preferably in policy, research, consulting, journalism, or media organizations focused on business and executive content.

• Leadership & Management:
  Proven ability to lead teams and manage complexeditorial workflows. Comfortable offering feedback, mentoring staff, and delivering under deadlines.

• Analytical Acumen:
  Strong ability to assess content for clarity, narrative structure, evidence, and impact—especially when translating complex research into digestible formats for high-level stakeholders.

• Communication:
  Excellent editing, writing, and interpersonal skills. Able to synthesize diverse inputs and align multiple contributors around sharededitorial goals.

• Collaboration & Agility:
  Ability to work in close partnership with cross-functional teams—includingeditorial, research, business, and product teams.

Location Requirement: This position isbased in our Washington, D.C. newsroomand isnot eligible for remote work.

 

Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.

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:

$154,000 - $256,600 Annual

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.