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 newsWe’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 TeamThe 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 Features Department is seeking an industrious, organized professional with a strong interest in journalism and an abiding love of arts and culture to join our team as an editorial aide.
The work done in this role is foundational to the journalism we produce as a department. Our ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, driven and reliable. It’s a job that requires the ability to juggle a long list of disparate tasks – photo research, proofreading, project assistance, opening mail and answering phones – but comes with the opportunity to hone feature writing skills while working alongside a team of writers and editors devoted to the craft.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate, upload and fact-check credit information on images needed for stories across Features.
Assist with research and production in support of multiple newsletters published by Features.
Proof newspages of weekly print sections.
Assist with content development for multiple social media accounts.
Track and write short blurbs about local entertainment events.
Answer phones, manage general inboxes and reply to reader queries.
Assist writers and editors on various newsgatherings tasks.
Attend planning meetings and maintain calendars of upcoming events.
Preferred qualifications:
Knowledge of WordPress or similar content management systems.
Ability to track, manage and juggle multiple duties simultaneously.
The capacity to quickly pick up various technical systems necessary to publish content online, in print and on multiple social platforms.
A spirit of collaboration and an eagerness to learn from the 75 journalists working across the department.
High-level social media savvy.
Exemplary attention to detail and mastery of grammar.
Voracious appetite for pop culture, fine arts and media buzz.
Lively writing skills and a strong desire to develop as a feature writer.
A great sense of humor and creative mind that can contribute to the dynamic culture of our department.
This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
Applicants should submit a résumé and cover letter outlining their experience and interest in the role to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by July 11 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Interim Features Editor Hank Stuever, Arts and Entertainment Editor Jonathan Fischer and Local Entertainment Editor Ellen McCarthy.
The salary range for this position is: $42,300.00 – $63,500.00. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.Compensation and BenefitsWherever 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.
Your story awaits. Apply today!Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.