Digital Desk Editor

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. 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 The Washington Post is seeking a sharp, creative and digitally fluent editor to help shape how our journalism is presented, discovered and experienced across our digital platforms. Digital Desk Editors are core members of the News Hub, the team responsible for sharpening our journalism, elevating its presentation and accelerating our connection with audiences wherever they consume our work. This is a role at the center of our digital report — blending editorial judgment, audience insight and platform expertise to ensure our journalism is distinctive, engaging and impeccably executed. The ideal candidate brings exceptional news judgment and a deep understanding of how storytelling and platform strategy intersect. They are as comfortable line editing a complex enterprise story as they are crafting compelling headlines, programming the homepage and app, or writing urgent breaking-news alerts. They understand that presentation is journalism — and that precision, creativity and speed are equally essential. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom and includes night, weekend and some holiday work. An editing test may be required. What Motivates You: You are passionate about shaping how audiences experience journalism in real time. You thrive on the energy of a live news environment and making smart decisions under pressure. You enjoy translating strong reporting into compelling digital presentations. You are curious about audience behavior and eager to experiment with new approaches. You care deeply about accuracy, clarity, fairness and upholding The Post’s editorial standards. How You’ll Support the Mission: Edit stories across news, features and enterprise with a commitment to accuracy, clarity, fairness and accessibility. Write and refine headlines, summaries and display copy that synthesize stories and maximize engagement across digital platforms. Shape and frame stories for digital audiences, applying strong knowledge of SEO, social dynamics, recirculation strategies and mobile presentation. Program The Post’s homepage and app with urgency and creativity, delivering a compelling reader experience across devices. Write breaking-news alerts and push notifications with precision, urgency and appropriate tone. Monitor real-time performance data and audience trends to inform editorial and programming decisions. Conduct A/B and multivariate testing across platforms and share insights with colleagues. Assist with distributed platform curation, including Apple News+ and Google News, ensuring our journalism is optimized for off-platform audiences. Support and help advance the platform strategy set by the Digital Desk Chief, contributing ideas for innovation and continuous improvement. The Skills and Experiences You Bring: At least four years of experience in digital journalism, editing or platform production at a major news organization. Demonstrated excellence in editing and crafting homepage and mobile pres ... (truncated, view full listing at source)