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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 industrious, organized and curious professional with a strong interest in journalism and an abiding love of food, lifestyle and culture coverage to join our Features department as an editorial aide.\nThe work of the Features Editorial Aide is foundational to the journalism we produce. This role supports writers and editors across the department through research, production, audience engagement and day-to-day newsroom operations, contributing to coverage that helps readers navigate their lives, discover new ideas and engage with culture.\nWe are looking for someone who thrives on variety and takes pride in getting the details right. The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, driven and reliable, with the ability to juggle a wide range of responsibilities - from photo research and recipe roundups to newsletter production, social media and reader correspondence. This is an opportunity to develop as a journalist while working alongside experienced writers and editors devoted to the craft of feature storytelling.\nThis position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.\nWhat Motivates You\nYou have a voracious appetite for food, lifestyle, advice and culture coverage.\n\nYou enjoy being the person who keeps projects organized and makes sure important details don't fall through the cracks.\n\nYou are eager to learn how journalism comes together across digital, social and other platforms.\n\nYou enjoy collaborating with writers and editors and helping them execute ambitious ideas.\n\nYou are excited to develop your own writing, reporting and storytelling skills.\n\nHow You’ll Support the Mission\nCoordinate, upload and fact-check credit information for images used across Features coverage.\n\nProvide research and production support for multiple Features newsletters.\n\nBuild timely and engaging recipe roundups drawing from The Post's archive of more than 11,000 recipes.\n\nAssist with the production of weekly advice and food live chats and columns.\n\nContribute to content development for Features social media accounts, including social video when appropriate.\n\nConduct photo research and assist writers and editors with reporting, research and other newsgathering tasks.\n\nHelp maintain and organize departmental archives and other editorial resources.\n\nManage general inboxes, respond to reader inquiries and help facilitate engagement with our audience.\n\nAttend planning meetings, maintain calendars of upcoming events and provide project support across the department.\n\nThe Skills and Experiences You Bring\nA strong interest in journalism and enthusiasm for food, lifestyle, advice, pop culture and related coverage.\n\nExceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.\n\nExcellent attention to detail and a strong command of grammar.\n\nLively writing skills and an interest in developing as a feature writer.\n\nSocial media fluency; experience editing social video is preferred.\n\nAbility to quickly learn the technical tools and publishing systems needed to produce journalism across digital and social platforms.\n\nA collaborative spirit, reliability and an eagerness to learn from journalists throughout the department.\n\nCreativity, curiosity and a sense of humor that will contribute to the dynamic culture of the Features department.\n\nInterested candidates should upload a résumé and cover letter outlining their experience and 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 Sept. 15 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Features Editor Amanda Finnegan and Deputy Features Editor Ellen McCarthy.\nThe salary range for this position is $54,600 - $63,500. 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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