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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 News 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 a creative and versatile social video editor to help drive visual storytelling across our social platforms.\nWe’re looking for an editor who understands how journalism travels on social media - and how to shape it for audiences who expect immediacy, personality and clarity. This role will identify and create high-impact news video as well as work with Post journalists to create social-first video that resonates across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat, X and emerging platforms.\nThe ideal candidate is fluent in shooting and editing vertical video, deeply familiar with platform best practices and energized by the challenge of translating rigorous reporting into compelling short-form storytelling. This editor will be part of a team focused on producing high-impact video for both The Post’s owned-and-operated platforms and social ecosystems, helping grow reach, engagement and brand loyalty.\nThis position is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.\nWhat Motivates You:\nYou are excited about meeting audiences where they are and experimenting with new storytelling formats.\nYou enjoy collaborating with reporters and helping them sharpen their on-camera voice.\nYou thrive in a fast-paced environment where speed and accuracy both matter.\nYou are energized by tracking performance and iterating to improve results.\nYou care deeply about journalistic standards, even in short-form and highly visual formats.\nHow You’ll Support the Mission:\nShoot and edit vertical video optimized for social viewing, ensuring strong hooks, pacing and clarity.\nPartner with Post journalists to create personality-driven, social-first videos tailored for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Snapchat and other platforms, grounded in Post standards and social media policies.\nCollaborate with editors, producers and designers across the newsroom to refine the look, voice and tone of social video.\nEvaluate engagement metrics regularly, track performance and adapt production strategies to maximize audience growth and interaction.\nCoach journalists on best practices for creating effective social-first video, including scripting, framing and delivery.\nWrite accurate scripts, headlines, captions and metadata that enhance discoverability and engagement.\nThe Skills and Experiences You Bring:\nAt least two years of experience in a professional newsroom.\nAt least three years of video editing experience.\nStrong proficiency in Adobe Premiere and comfort managing the full social publishing pipeline.\nDemonstrated speed and precision in video editing for deadline-driven environments.\nExperience publishing to major social platforms and a deep understanding of vertical video best practices.\nStrong news judgment, attention to detail and commitment to fact-checking and accuracy.\nAbility to write clear, compelling scripts and social copy quickly.\nExperience in audience engagement and working across multiple social platforms.\nA demonstrated ability to use analytics to inform editorial and production decisions.\nExperience producing video in the field, including operating camera equipment, lighting and audio setups.\nA track record of creative and distinctive work on social media platforms.\nInterested candidates should upload a résumé and a cover letter to our jobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Oct. 27 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Managing Editor for Content Strategy Bryan Flaherty and Head of Off-Platform Strategy Keely Diven.\nThe salary range for this position is $82,600 - $123,800. 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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