Graphics Assignment Editor
Application Instructions
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Join the future of news
We’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.
About Our Team
The 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.
Why This Role Matters
The Washington Post isseekingan ambitious, collaborative and technically skilled journalist to join our Graphics team as a Graphics Assignment Editor.
This role is for an experienced visual journalist who excels at conceiving graphics-led stories, shaping the work of others and driving high impact work that engages a broad audience and is unique to the Post.
We are looking for someone with strong editorial instincts, news judgement, technicalfluencyand a sophisticated understanding of how visual storytelling drives and informs our readership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can move seamlessly between overseeing both breaking news and enterprise work and is energized by collaboration across disciplines. This role requires both creativity and flexibility - someone equally comfortable building a data visualization, shaping an interactive project or helping edit graphics coverage during high-pressure news moments.
This position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.
What Motivates You:
You are driven to make complex stories clear,engagingand visually compelling.
You enjoyidentifyingstories best told through data visualization,mapsor interactive experiences.
You are energized by driving story ideas, seamlessly leading multipleprojectsand overseeing ambitious stories frominceptionto completion.
You thrive in a collaborative newsroom environment and enjoy solving editorial and technical challenges.
You are curious about emerging storytelling formats and eager to push visual journalism forward.
Encourage and empower reporters to develop innovative techniques, work more efficiently, and grow professionally.
HowYou’llSupport the Mission:
Pitch, assign and edit visual-first stories in coordination with newsroom priorities across breaking news, politics, policy,businessand other major coverage areas.
Edit stories for clarity, accuracy, storytellingimpactand visual refinement in alignment with newsroom audience goals.
Contribute to breaking news coverage with fast,accurateand engaging graphics that explain auniquelyvisual angle.
Mentor and support visual journalists through thoughtful editing,feedbackand collaborative problem-solving.
Help strengthen team processes, contribute to bestpracticesand support a collaborative team culture.
The Skills and Experiences You Bring:
At least 5-8 years of editing experience in visual journalism, graphics, data reporting or a related field.
Strong news judgment and the ability toidentifystories where graphics are visually distinctive, meaningfully advance a story, drive readership and reinforce The Post’s mission.
A thoughtful approach to delivering feedback as part of the editing process.
A strong portfolio of maps, informationgraphicsand visual stories for digital audiences.
Ability to balance speed and ambition, such as contributing to breaking news while developing and meeting deadlines on enterprise work.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to newsroom work.
A commitment to accuracy, clarity,accessibilityand journalistic rigor.
Interested candidates should upload a résumé, cover letter and portfolio to ourjobsportal. Cover letters should be addressed to Interim Graphics Director Maureen Linke and Head of Visuals Soo-Jeong Kang.
The pay range for this position is$109,200 - $182,000.The actual starting salary for thispositionwill depend on individual skills,experienceand qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Collaboration 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.
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.
Your story awaits. Apply today!
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.