Economics Editor
Core
Lead coverage of economic policy, federal agencies, and the relationship between government and the U.S. economy for The Washington Post.
Role type
Senior IC economics editor (policy & government)
Builds
High-impact journalism on economics, business, public policy, and politics for a national audience
Domain
US Politics & Government / Economics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
editorial judgment, line-editing, managing reporters, explaining complex topics, audience data analysis, digital publishing strategy, accuracy, fairness
Preferred skills
deep understanding of economic policy, breaking news, ambitious enterprise, collaboration, developing journalists
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Lead and edit coverage of economic policy, related federal agencies, and the relationship between government and the U.S. economy; Guide reporters covering institutions shaping economic policy; Help identify and drive agenda-setting coverage balancing breaking news, accountability, and enterprise; Edit stories to highest standards sharpening reporting, framing, and writing; Develop reporters helping them build sourcing and strengthen storytelling; Work with editors across Politics & Government and other newsroom parts to execute comprehensive coverage; Partner with Visuals and Content Strategy teams for digitally optimized journalism; Use audience insights and performance data to inform strategy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
