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 searching for a rigorous and innovative photo assignment editor to focus on climate and environmental journalism.
The strongest candidates will have a keen understanding of global climate issues and a track record of assigning, editing and delivering state-of-the-art visual journalism that resonates with local, national and international audiences.
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Responsibilities:
- Assign photography (and at times video), conduct visual research and generate visual stories (daily and enterprise) for our climate and environment report.
- Pitch, write and edit visual-first stories.
- Cover and juggle a range of assignments, from extreme weather to immersive visual enterprise stories.
- Illustrate Climate columns and newsletters.
- Work closely with correspondents and editors in our D.C. newsroom, across the U.S. and around the world.
- Collaborate with our breaking-news teams in Washington, London and Seoul.
- Regularly partner with visual enterprise, video, audio, graphics, design and audience editors to deliver visuals that are engaging, accurate and informative.
- Think creatively about visual storytelling approaches that take advantage of all our publishing platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
- At least five years of professional journalism experience.
- A track record of editing complex stories with authority across a broad range of formats.
- A nuanced eye for photography and the ability to work successfully with both our staff photojournalists and a diverse range of freelance photographers.
- A strong understanding of visual storytelling and of editing on various surfaces, including print.
- The ability to write briefly and accurately for photo presentations is required.
- A bias for speed, with the flexibility to pivot smoothly between breaking news and more ambitious, high-impact visual enterprise.
- An appetite for visual journalism that mixes photography with video, graphics, text and audio.
- Strong understanding of digital tools (Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, etc.) and working knowledge of Premiere or other video editing programs.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter outlining their experience and vision for the role 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 March 24 will be prioritized. Cover letters should be addressed to Senior Photo Assignment Editor Olivier Laurent, Deputy Director of Photography Sandra Stevenson and Managing Editor Krissah Thompson.
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
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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