Senior Graphics Reporter

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 an experienced and ambitious senior graphics reporter to join our high-performing team of graphics reporters and editors. This is a role for a journalist who can conceive, report and execute visual-first stories that bring clarity and authority to complex topics — particularly economic policy and national politics . The ideal candidate combines subject-matter expertise with technical fluency and a strong editorial instinct for when and how visual storytelling can elevate our report. We’re looking for someone who can operate independently in a fast-paced newsroom while collaborating across teams to produce work that is innovative, accessible and essential to understanding the news. This reporter will play a central role in helping The Post translate economic and political developments — from decisions in Washington to shifts in labor, markets and business — into compelling visual journalism that resonates with a broad audience. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom. What Motivates You: You are driven to make complex topics — especially in economics , politics and public policy — clear, engaging and visually compelling . You enjoy i dentifying stories that are best told through data, g raphics and interactive formats. You are energized by both breaking news and ambitious enterprise projects. You are curious about how political and economic systems work and how policy decisions affect people. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to contribute to a team pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. How You’ll Support the Mission: Pitch, lead and produce timely visual-first stories aligned with newsroom priorities, identifying opportunities where graphics can drive coverage and deliver distinct value. Lead coverage across economics and politics, with a particular emphasis on economic policy, while continuing to build and deepen expertise . Conceive and execute ambitious, high-impact visual projects — from initial reporting and data analysis through design and final production — in collaboration with editors. Translate complex economic data, policy decisions and trends into clear, authoritative visual storytelling. Contribute to breaking news coverage with fast, accurate and engaging visual elements. Partner with design, product and audience teams to create work that is compelling, accessible and optimized for reach and engagement. Help strengthen team workflows, develop tools and contribute to best practices across the Graphics team. Collaborate with reporters, editors and data journalists across the newsroom — particularly the economics team — to elevate coverage through visual storytelling. The Skills and Experiences You Bring: At least 8–10 years of experience in visual journalism, data reporting or a related field. A strong record of producing maps, information grap ... (truncated, view full listing at source)