The Washington Post
Managing Editor, News Hub
The Washington Post - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Application Instructions
Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.
All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled
Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples
to be considered for the position.
Job Description
The Washington Post seeks a Managing Editor to oversee our News Hub in Washington, a newly created leadership role. This is a critical position responsible for driving the news day around the globe, overseeing the central news desk and the daily lineup and presentation of our journalism and helping the core Post products evolve.
A masthead role reporting to the Executive Editor, the ME for the News Hub will oversee an organization responsible for the daily news agenda and for editing, curating, publishing and presenting content for The Post's website and app. The ME and their team of senior editors work with coverage chiefs and oversee all day-running functions, including live news, platform programming and news planning, ensuring the highest content and experience standards on all Post digital platforms. The team under the ME runs the news day, the news meetings and shapes the daily news agenda.
The ME works with other news leaders on the masthead and editors across the newsroom on daily priorities and expectations. This ME directly oversees the team that edits and publishes content, setting quality and publishing standards. The ME also ensures that defined target audiences, with their expectations and needs, are served with the right content in the right quality at the right time on the right platform with the right user experience. Key collaborators for this ME include the Head of Audience, Head of Visuals and the Head of Product.
Responsibilities:
Content Support the Executive Editor in the ongoing development and execution of The Washington Post's content and platform strategy. Collaborate with the Executive Editor to define excellence in terms of coverage priorities, storytelling style, content structure, platform programming and related KPIs. Oversee a team of senior editors who oversee the 24/7 global news agenda of The Post, working with teams across the newsroom. Advise and guide department heads and their teams on running big news stories, and on story package requirements to ensure an optimal digital experience, particularly exploring non-text storytelling alternatives. Ensure all content is optimized for The Washington Post's platforms and third-party platforms, considering topics, user needs, headlines, visuals and story length. Provide constructive feedback to department heads, news editors, live editors and platform editors to foster continuous improvement in journalism and user experience. Collaborate with the Audience & Analytics team and the Product team to monitor and maximize content performance on digital platforms. Coordinate with platform editors and department heads on short-term adjustments and long-term strategy refinements, offering feedback as needed. Oversee the platform editors as they curate content for The Washington Post's digital platforms and off-platform offerings following established priorities and programming schedules, audience engagement and performance metrics. Work with and advise planning editors and department heads on coverage and presentation for major news events. Work with AI specialists, both internal and external, to implement innovative and ethical GenAI and AI strategies that innovate and enhance The Washington Post's journalism and audience experience. Audience engagement and retention
Develop and regularly refine an audience engagement and retention strategy for each platform and audience segment in collaboration with the Executive Editor and the Audience team, ensuring seamless implementation with platform editors. Define, track and drive growth in audience engagement and retention KPIs for each platform in partnership with the Audience team, monitoring progress and initiating adjustments as needed. Create, test and implement new ways of on and on-platform engagement together with Audience and Product. Platform and workflows
Evaluate and refine platform strategies - including content, design, UX, navigation, and personalization - in collaboration with the Executive Editor, Product, Engineering and senior editors. These evaluations should be based on industry trends, AI advancements, audience behavior and editorial vision and mission. Collaborate closely with the Executive Editor and Product on initiatives involving product development, platform enhancements and content strategy improvements. Optimize the newsroom workflows with department heads, live editors, news editors and platform editors. Focus on content efficiency (e.g., prioritization, suitable lengths), integration of multimedia formats (interactive graphics, video, etc.), and alignment with platform programming timings. Review and enhance back-end functionality and usability of creation, production and news management tools. Partner with development and tech teams to ensure continuous improvement. Leadership
Inspire Post journalists to produce their best work on all platforms. Contribute by attitude, example and encouragement to a culture of creativity, enthusiasm, motivation, ownership and professionalism. Contribute by attitude and encouragement to a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration within the newsroom, but also across the entire company. Manage, motivate and develop staff to consistently produce high-quality work. Set clear objectives for direct reports, cascading effectively down. Set agenda and make and articulate clear decisions. Set standards for individual and team performance - ongoing and in regular performance reviews. Contribute to the shaping and management of staff-development programs. Identify high-potential members of the team and ensure they are effectively developed. Reporting lines
Reporting to: Executive Editor Direct reports: Senior editors, platform editors, copy desk and live editing desk. Key Attributes and Experience:
A journalist with deep understanding and experience in digital journalism and publishing. Strong sense of news priorities, driving stories in a fair, thorough and competitive way Deep understanding of the brand values and mission of The Washington Post and how our journalism should be selected and presented in line with those values. Deep understanding of the audience structure, and how to use insight research and analytics to continually refine this understanding. Understand modern and innovative journalism and storytelling techniques on digital platforms. Understand the importance and impact of AI to journalism and experience Lead and inspire Post journalists to come up with important and compelling ideas; possess excellent communications skills. Be able to successfully delegate, brief and give constructive feedback. Sound organizational abilities: setting agendas, planning and managing projects and initiatives. Innovative and creative thinker, leader and manager. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
Interested applicants should submit a rsum and a cover letter outlining their vision for the role to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Mar. 9 will be prioritized. Cover letters should be addressed to Executive Editor Matt Murray.
The salary range for this position is: $227,400.00 - $422,200.00. The actual starting 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 Washington Post's policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.
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 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. Find the career that's right for you
#washpostlife
Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.
All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled
Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples
to be considered for the position.
Job Description
The Washington Post seeks a Managing Editor to oversee our News Hub in Washington, a newly created leadership role. This is a critical position responsible for driving the news day around the globe, overseeing the central news desk and the daily lineup and presentation of our journalism and helping the core Post products evolve.
A masthead role reporting to the Executive Editor, the ME for the News Hub will oversee an organization responsible for the daily news agenda and for editing, curating, publishing and presenting content for The Post's website and app. The ME and their team of senior editors work with coverage chiefs and oversee all day-running functions, including live news, platform programming and news planning, ensuring the highest content and experience standards on all Post digital platforms. The team under the ME runs the news day, the news meetings and shapes the daily news agenda.
The ME works with other news leaders on the masthead and editors across the newsroom on daily priorities and expectations. This ME directly oversees the team that edits and publishes content, setting quality and publishing standards. The ME also ensures that defined target audiences, with their expectations and needs, are served with the right content in the right quality at the right time on the right platform with the right user experience. Key collaborators for this ME include the Head of Audience, Head of Visuals and the Head of Product.
Responsibilities:
Content Support the Executive Editor in the ongoing development and execution of The Washington Post's content and platform strategy. Collaborate with the Executive Editor to define excellence in terms of coverage priorities, storytelling style, content structure, platform programming and related KPIs. Oversee a team of senior editors who oversee the 24/7 global news agenda of The Post, working with teams across the newsroom. Advise and guide department heads and their teams on running big news stories, and on story package requirements to ensure an optimal digital experience, particularly exploring non-text storytelling alternatives. Ensure all content is optimized for The Washington Post's platforms and third-party platforms, considering topics, user needs, headlines, visuals and story length. Provide constructive feedback to department heads, news editors, live editors and platform editors to foster continuous improvement in journalism and user experience. Collaborate with the Audience & Analytics team and the Product team to monitor and maximize content performance on digital platforms. Coordinate with platform editors and department heads on short-term adjustments and long-term strategy refinements, offering feedback as needed. Oversee the platform editors as they curate content for The Washington Post's digital platforms and off-platform offerings following established priorities and programming schedules, audience engagement and performance metrics. Work with and advise planning editors and department heads on coverage and presentation for major news events. Work with AI specialists, both internal and external, to implement innovative and ethical GenAI and AI strategies that innovate and enhance The Washington Post's journalism and audience experience. Audience engagement and retention
Develop and regularly refine an audience engagement and retention strategy for each platform and audience segment in collaboration with the Executive Editor and the Audience team, ensuring seamless implementation with platform editors. Define, track and drive growth in audience engagement and retention KPIs for each platform in partnership with the Audience team, monitoring progress and initiating adjustments as needed. Create, test and implement new ways of on and on-platform engagement together with Audience and Product. Platform and workflows
Evaluate and refine platform strategies - including content, design, UX, navigation, and personalization - in collaboration with the Executive Editor, Product, Engineering and senior editors. These evaluations should be based on industry trends, AI advancements, audience behavior and editorial vision and mission. Collaborate closely with the Executive Editor and Product on initiatives involving product development, platform enhancements and content strategy improvements. Optimize the newsroom workflows with department heads, live editors, news editors and platform editors. Focus on content efficiency (e.g., prioritization, suitable lengths), integration of multimedia formats (interactive graphics, video, etc.), and alignment with platform programming timings. Review and enhance back-end functionality and usability of creation, production and news management tools. Partner with development and tech teams to ensure continuous improvement. Leadership
Inspire Post journalists to produce their best work on all platforms. Contribute by attitude, example and encouragement to a culture of creativity, enthusiasm, motivation, ownership and professionalism. Contribute by attitude and encouragement to a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration within the newsroom, but also across the entire company. Manage, motivate and develop staff to consistently produce high-quality work. Set clear objectives for direct reports, cascading effectively down. Set agenda and make and articulate clear decisions. Set standards for individual and team performance - ongoing and in regular performance reviews. Contribute to the shaping and management of staff-development programs. Identify high-potential members of the team and ensure they are effectively developed. Reporting lines
Reporting to: Executive Editor Direct reports: Senior editors, platform editors, copy desk and live editing desk. Key Attributes and Experience:
A journalist with deep understanding and experience in digital journalism and publishing. Strong sense of news priorities, driving stories in a fair, thorough and competitive way Deep understanding of the brand values and mission of The Washington Post and how our journalism should be selected and presented in line with those values. Deep understanding of the audience structure, and how to use insight research and analytics to continually refine this understanding. Understand modern and innovative journalism and storytelling techniques on digital platforms. Understand the importance and impact of AI to journalism and experience Lead and inspire Post journalists to come up with important and compelling ideas; possess excellent communications skills. Be able to successfully delegate, brief and give constructive feedback. Sound organizational abilities: setting agendas, planning and managing projects and initiatives. Innovative and creative thinker, leader and manager. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
Interested applicants should submit a rsum and a cover letter outlining their vision for the role to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Mar. 9 will be prioritized. Cover letters should be addressed to Executive Editor Matt Murray.
The salary range for this position is: $227,400.00 - $422,200.00. The actual starting 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 Washington Post's policy for employees is five days per week in the office, with exceptions for newsgathering and general business travel.
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 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. Find the career that's right for you
#washpostlife