Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence
Core
Define and execute the enterprise AI strategy to responsibly apply AI across journalism, products, and business operations at The Washington Post.
Role type
Senior Director, AI Strategy & Transformation (Strategy-level leadership)
Builds
Enterprise AI roadmap, governance frameworks, and cross-functional AI initiatives
Domain
Media & Publishing / Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
AI strategy development, cross-functional transformation leadership, Generative AI & LLM knowledge, build-versus-buy evaluation, responsible AI governance, executive advisory, investment case development, organizational change management
Preferred skills
Experience with intelligent automation, predictive analytics, data rights management, industry forum representation
Technologies
Generative AI, Large Language Models, Machine Learning, retrieval-based systems, intelligent automation
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise AI strategy and multi-year roadmap; Lead execution of AI initiatives across journalism, product, and operations; Establish responsible AI governance frameworks and evaluation standards; Evaluate AI models and partners for build-versus-buy decisions; Build organizational AI capability through education and change management; Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership on AI implications and risks.
Seniority
Senior Director, executive-level strategy & mentorship
