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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 labeledResume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.\nJoin the future of news\nWe’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.\nAbout Our Team\nThe Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.\nWhy This Role Matters\nThe Washington Post is seeking an entrepreneurial, creative and highly energetic editor to lead The 7 Live, which showcases what Post journalists are seeing, hearing and discovering in real time.\nThe 7 Live is a prominent new feature of The Post’s Home experience on web and app, delivering a steady stream of short-form, stand-alone journalism throughout the day. It will draw on the breadth and expertise of our newsroom to surface breaking developments, reporter analysis, explainers and context, revealing quotes, data discoveries, cultural moments and other timely observations that help readers understand what is happening now.\nWe are looking for an editor who can turn this new concept into a distinctive, habit-forming destination. The successful candidate will lead The 7 Live from launch through daily execution, establishing its editorial voice, rhythms and workflows while maintaining a consistently high level of freshness and output. They will work across the newsroom to identify opportunities, assign and edit contributions and find creative ways to translate the expertise of Post journalists into concise, compelling storytelling.\nThis role requires exceptional news judgment, sharp editing skills and an instinct for what audiences find useful, surprising or worth sharing. The ideal candidate is both a journalist and a builder - someone excited by experimentation, comfortable using audience data to iterate quickly and adept at rallying colleagues around a new way of telling stories.\nThis position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom and reports to Senior Editor Annah Aschbrenner.\nWhat Motivates You:\nYou are energized by the constant movement of the news and have a sharp instinct for what matters right now.\n\nYou enjoy building new editorial products and turning promising ideas into successful daily habits.\n\nYou love finding the revealing detail, smart observation or piece of context that helps readers see a story differently.\n\nYou believe great journalism can be authoritative and rigorous without always being long.\n\nYou are curious about audience behavior and eager to use data and experimentation to make journalism more useful and engaging.\n\nYou thrive on collaborating with journalists across subjects, disciplines and teams.\n\nHow You’ll Support the Mission:\nLead the daily editorial operation of The 7 Live, establishing its voice, standards, workflows and programming rhythms.\n\nEnsure a consistent flow of timely, distinctive and high-value journalism throughout the day.\n\nIdentify, assign and edit short-form stories and updates drawing on reporting and expertise from across The Post.\n\nWork closely with reporters, editors and visual journalists to identify observations, discoveries and reporting that can be quickly transformed into compelling stand-alone journalism.\n\nDevelop creative formats for news, analysis, explainers, quotes, data, cultural moments and other forms of timely storytelling.\n\nBuild efficient workflows that make it easy for journalists across the newsroom to contribute while maintaining high standards for accuracy, quality and presentation.\n\nPartner closely with the News Hub and Digital Desk to identify opportunities and ensure The 7 Live reflects the breadth and urgency of The Post’s report.\n\nUse real-time audience data to make programming decisions, evaluate performance and continuously refine the product.\n\nCollaborate with Product, Visuals and Content Strategy colleagues to improve the reader experience and develop new capabilities for The 7 Live.\n\nExperiment with story formats, presentation, cadence and programming to build reader habit and engagement.\n\nChampion The 7 Live across the newsroom, cultivating contributors and helping journalists understand what makes a successful contribution.\n\nThe Skills and Experiences You Bring:\nAt least five years of editing experience at a major news organization or digital publication.\n\nExceptional news judgment and a strong instinct for stories, angles and observations that will resonate with broad audiences.\n\nExcellent editing and headline-writing skills, particularly the ability to distill complex subjects into concise, engaging presentations.\n\nExperience managing a fast-moving digital report and making confident editorial decisions under deadline pressure.\n\nAn entrepreneurial mindset and experience launching or developing new editorial products, verticals, formats or audience initiatives.\n\nStrong understanding of audience behavior across web and mobile platforms.\n\nExperience using real-time analytics and performance data to inform editorial decisions and improve products.\n\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across a large newsroom.\n\nA willingness to experiment, learn quickly and adjust strategy based on results.\n\nInterested candidates should upload a résumé, cover letter and up to three relevant work samples - such as edited stories, product launches or new editorial initiatives - to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Sept. 11 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Senior Editor Annah Aschbrenner and Deputy Managing Editor Mark W. Smith.\nThe salary range for this position is $109,200 - $182,000. The actual starting salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.\n\nCollaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.\nCompensation and Benefits\nWherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:\nCompetitive medical, dental and vision coverage\n\nCompany-paid pension and 401(k) match\n\nThree weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave\n\nNine paid holidays and two personal days\n\n20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent\n\nRobust mental health resources\n\nBackup care and caregiver concierge services\n\nGender affirming services\n\nPet insurance\n\nFree Post digital subscription\n\nLeadership and career development programs\n\nBenefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.\n\nYour story awaits. 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