Washington Post jobs

The Washington Post is hiring a Political Enterprise Reporter for its Washington D.C. newsroom to cover politics through investigative reporting, political profiles, and analysis of how policy decisions impact American culture and communities. The role emphasizes original reporting, source cultivation, and diverse storytelling formats. It is a full-time position requiring experienced reporting skills and is based onsite in DC.

Photo Assignment Editor at The Washington Post, based in DC newsroom. Responsible for assigning, shaping, and delivering high-impact photography for news coverage from breaking stories to enterprise projects. Requires visual storytelling expertise, news judgment, collaboration with journalists and photographers, and ability to work night and weekend shifts. Full-time on-site position.

Arts & Government Reporter at The Washington Post covering intersection of arts/government, national arts institutions (Kennedy Center, Smithsonian, NEA/NEH), and policy influence on cultural institutions; responsible for breaking news, enterprise reporting, and accountability journalism on how Trump administration shapes cultural landscape. Requires journalism experience, source cultivation, and ability to balance breaking news with narrative work; located in Washington, DC; salary not listed. Role is investigative arts journalism, not environmental or conservation science.

White House Reporter at The Washington Post covering the president and administration with emphasis on breaking news, insider dynamics, policy decisions, and real-world consequences; requires high-level source cultivation, fast/clean writing, sophisticated political/policy understanding, and competitive journalism. Requires journalism experience and proven ability to break scoops in high-stakes environments; located in Washington, DC; salary not listed. Role is political journalism at the highest level, not environmental or conservation science.

The Washington Post seeks a Social Video Producer for the Opinions team to produce and edit social-first, vertical video bringing opinion journalism to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. The producer will collaborate with Opinion journalists, work on tight deadlines, and create engaging formats from talking-head to man-on-street videos. Requires 2+ years journalism/media experience and strong editing instincts. Location: DC (full-time).

The Washington Post seeks Opinion Video Interns to support the expanding video team, turning creator instincts into professional experience. Interns will assist with daily production (editing clips, gathering assets), brainstorming content, tracking audience sentiment, and social posting. Sessions run Jan–Nov 2026. Candidates should have prior content creation/editing experience (Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, etc.) and passion for news/culture. Location: DC (in-person).