D.C. Regional Editor
Core
Lead coverage of the Washington region (DC, Maryland, Virginia) by editing news, features, and investigative stories to capture local complexity and urgency.
Role type
Regional Editor (Local Desk)
Builds
Digital news content for The Washington Post's audience in the Washington region.
Domain
Journalism / Local News / Politics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production news content (articles, headlines, enterprise pieces)
Required skills
news judgment, editing high-quality journalism, headline writing, data-driven editorial decisions, collaboration with reporters, breaking news management, enterprise story development
Preferred skills
understanding of digital audience strategies, familiarity with analytics tools, deep interest in local issues
Technologies
analytics tools
Responsibilities
Edit news, features, enterprise, and investigative stories; guide coverage of breaking news across the region; write and refine headlines; collaborate with reporters to shape stories; monitor performance data to inform coverage; coordinate with Local Editor and Deputy Local Editor on priorities.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level editor