Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history. 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 labeled Resume/Cover Letter/Work Samples to be considered for the position.

Job Description

The Washington Post is seeking an accomplished and creative journalist to serve as deputy editor of the investigative unit’s long-term reporting team. This editor will help lead an award-winning group of talented journalists to carry forward The Post’s legacy of holding powerful institutions to account through revelatory stories on topics of the greatest public importance.

This job requires a demonstrated record of journalistic excellence and the ability to produce high-stakes investigations in a competitive, yet collaborative, environment. Strong conceptual and line-editing skills are a must, as is the ability to partner across desks and digital platforms to convey investigative findings in visually powerful mediums that deeply engage audiences with maximum impact. This editor should have a passion for mission-driven journalism and an instinct for identifying story ideas and reporting targets that will be of urgent interest to readers.

While investigative experience is a significant advantage for any applicant, we will consider candidates with nontraditional backgrounds who have a record of shepherding outstanding journalism.

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Preferred qualifications:

This position is based in our Washington newsroom.

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role, along with a résumé and three clips, to our jobs portal. All application materials can be uploaded to the same field. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Apr. 5 will be prioritized. The cover letter should be addressed to Long-term Investigations Editor David Fallis, Investigations Editor Peter Wallsten and Managing Editor Matea Gold.

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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