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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, collaborative and audience-focused editor to help lead coverage of the Washington region, including the District, Maryland and Virginia. 

This is a central role on the Local desk, shaping coverage that captures the complexity, urgency and humanity of one of the nation’s most dynamic regions. The editor will work across a wide range of topics — from politics and immigration to the economy and community life — ensuring that our journalism is authoritative, engaging and essential to readers across the region.

We are looking for an editor with strong news judgment, a deep understanding of local audiences and a passion for elevating stories that resonate both locally and nationally. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at shaping coverage on deadline and brings a clear sense of how to present stories for maximum impact across digital platforms. 

This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom. 

What Motivates You: 

• You are driven to tell the stories that define life in the Washington, D.C. region. 

• You thrive on the urgency of local breaking news and the opportunity to shape enterprise that resonates with readers. 

• You are curious about how national issues play out at the local level. 

• You enjoy collaborating with reporters and helping them produce their best work. 

• You are energized by understanding audiences and optimizing journalism for reach and impact. 

How You’ll Support the Mission: 

• Edit news, features, enterprise and investigative stories with a commitment to accuracy, accountability, clarity and engagement. 

• Work across subject areas, including immigration, the economy and politics in the Washington region. 

• Guide coverage of breaking news across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, ensuring timely and authoritative reporting. 

• Write and refine headlines to maximize reach and audience engagement. 

• Collaborate with reporters to conceptualize, shape and elevate stories from idea to publication. 

• Monitor performance data and audience trends to inform coverage decisions and presentation. 

• Coordinate closely with the Local Editor and Deputy Local Editor to shape priorities and coverage strategy. 

• Partner with colleagues across the