Rapid-Response Investigations 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 an accomplished, high-energy editor t o help lead our rapid-response investigations team, driving accountability coverage on the most urgent stories of the moment. This role is at the heart of The Post’s mission. The team is dedicated to producing high-impact, timely investigative journalism that holds powerful institutions , including the U.S. government , to account. The work will combine speed and depth, delivering revelatory reporting on fast-moving developments while maintaining the rigor and authority that define The Post’s investigative report. We may hire an editor  to lead the team, or to serve as deputy to  the team leader . In either case, this individua l will work with a group of award-winning i nvestigative reporters who have been critical to some of The Post’s most incisive accountability work and will shape coverage that is ambitious, competitive and deeply sourced. We are looking for an experienc ed jou rnalist who can generate ideas, move quickly on emerging storylines and collaborate across the newsroom to bring investigative muscle to breaking news. This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom. What Motivates You: You are driven to hold powerful institutions to account on the topic s that matter most right now. You thrive in fast-moving, high-stakes news environments where speed and rigor must coexist. You enjoy leading reporters and helping them produce their most ambitious work. You are energized by competition , eager to break news and set the agenda. You value collaboration and see partnerships across the newsroom as essential to great journalism. How You’ll Support the Mission: Help lead and manage a team of investigative reporters f ocused on rapid-response accountability journalism that resonates with readers . Generate and shape story ideas that respond to the most urgent developments in politics, policy and public life. Edit stories to the highest standards, sharpening reporting, framing and writing while ensuring accuracy, fairness and rigor. Collaborate with reporters and editors across departments to pair investigative expertise with beat knowledge . W ork particularly closely with the Visual Forensics team. Guide reporters through complex sourcing decisions and uphold the highest ethical standards. Drive a steady cadence of scoops, enterprise and accountability reporting. U se audience data and performance insights to maximize impact. Ensure projects move efficiently from conception to publication, balancing urgency with depth. Foster a supportive, high-performing team culture that prioritizes development,  collaboration  and excellence . The Skills and Experiences You Bring : A track record of editing high-impact investigative journalism. Exceptional line-editing skills and the ability to shape complex stories with clarity and authority. Demonst ... (truncated, view full listing at source)