Business Visual Enterprise Editor

The Washington Post
US - District of Columbia - Washington
January 1, 2025

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. All of your application materials, which may include PDF files of work samples and/or links to audio, video, photography or graphics, must be uploaded to the field labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samplesto be considered for the position.

The Washington Post Business Desk is seeking an imaginative, collaborative and ambitious editor to lead visual storytelling about business, the economy and technology.

This editor collaborates with visual departments across the newsroom to produce both news stories and enterprise that is urgent, revelatory and innovative: data analysis and visualization, mapping, 3D modeling, animation, interactive graphics, writing, quizzes, drone capture and illustration. Collaboration is central to this role, as is an audience-first sensibility that prioritizes riveting presentation, personalized formats and interactive experiences.

Over the past two years, our visual enterprise editor has helped produce news-driven investigations, such as our reconstruction of a Tesla Autopilot crash and our deep look at the secret websites that power AI; some of our most important project work, such as a piece about marketing the AR-15 that was part of a package that won a Pulitzer Prize; and a wide array of informative and fun features, including the 12 charts that define the Biden and Trump economies and a quiz that deconstructs your work communication style.

Responsibilities

Lead visually first news and enterprise coverage about business and tech across the staff

Manage a visual enterprise reporter

Drive ambition and experimentation in all our work

Serve as key collaborator with visual and data departments across the organization

Create opportunities for visual storytellers to gain new skills and grow

Be audience-centric, especially in looking for opportunities for personalization

Develop strategies to optimize workflows and tools

Qualifications

At least 5 years of professional experience creating or overseeing visual journalism, including graphics and data visualization

A strong understanding of tools and techniques used to create multimedia and data-driven storytelling

A knowledge of, or deep interest in, business, the economy and technology

A collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit

A strong eye for design and clarity in articulating design decisions, with a passion for creating clear, reader-focused digital experiences

Experience in managing journalists on deadline and handling multiple projects with overlapping timelines

This job is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.

Interested candidates should upload three examples of their work (editing or creating), a rsum and a cover letter describing their interest in the role to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Dec. 23 will be prioritized. Cover letters should be addressed to Managing Editor Scott Vance, Business Editor Lori Montgomery and Deputy Business Editor Sandhya Somashekhar.

The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $204,100. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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