Opinion Journalist
Core
Create original opinion content (video, audio, written) for The Washington Post's multimedia platforms, focusing on politics, economics, and culture.
Role type
Senior Opinion Journalist (Multimedia)
Builds
YouTube videos, podcast segments, social media clips, and op-eds for The Washington Post Opinion section.
Domain
US Politics, Economics, and Culture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
On-camera presence, podcasting experience, original reporting, knowledge of politics/economics/civil liberties, social media audience building, video production familiarity
Preferred skills
Experience blending reporting with opinion, familiarity with TikTok/Instagram dynamics, willingness to experiment with new formats
Technologies
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Podcast distribution networks
Responsibilities
Create regular on-camera content for YouTube and social platforms, contribute to podcasts with timely perspectives, deliver original reporting on key topics, develop exclusive multimedia stories, build and engage audience on social channels, collaborate with producers and creatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
