Opinions Researcher
Core
Fact-checking and editing opinion articles for accuracy, style, and clarity in a national news environment.
Role type
Opinions Researcher (Contract)
Builds
Accurate opinion pieces for The Washington Post's Opinions section
Domain
National News / Media
Required skills
fact-checking, copy-editing, proofreading, attention to detail, multitasking, workflow optimization
Preferred skills
training others on style and standards (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR-90275938-opinions-researcher-at-washpost)
Responsibilities
Review Opinion stories to ensure factual accuracy (names, dates, figures), Edit stories for style and clarity, Collaborate with op-ed editors to strengthen arguments, Use trusted sources to verify information and ensure stories are up-to-date
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC