Homepage Editor at The Washington Post in Washington, Washington DC

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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 Samples to be considered for the position.

Job Description

The Washington Post Universal Desk is seeking ahomepageeditor.

Theideal candidate must have strong news judgment, excellent headline-writing skills and the ability to respond quickly to breaking news stories and trending topics. The editor willcurate coverage on criticaldigital platformsincludingthe homepage and classic app. They will alsoidentify, write andsendemail and pushalerts.

Thiseditorwill play an important role in shaping The Post's digital coverage by assessing breaking news and helping to determine story treatment and layoutonThe Post'shighestimpact platforms. The editor must be a good multitasker, always keeping a close eye on analytics and the competition.This candidate should understand mobile technology and its audience and bring ideas about how to best present content in that space.

This position requires the editor to work closely with many other newsroom departments, including photos, videos and graphics, flagging them to breaking news for all digital platforms.

Weekend and holiday shifts will be required for this position. This position is based in our Washington newsroom. Once we resume normal operations, it will not be eligible for remote work.

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 arewelcomed.

Interested applicants should send a r ésumé, cover letter outlining their strengths for the role and three clips (as PDFs), to our jobsportal by March 12. All application materials can be uploaded to the same field. The cover letter should be addressed toUniversal News Desk Editor Kenisha Malcolm, Deputy Universal News Desk EditorEmily Tsao and Managing Editors Tracy Grant andKrissahThompson.

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

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