The Washington Post · 2 weeks ago
Deputy Editor, WP Intelligence
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$154K/yr - $257K/yr
7+ years expThe Washington Post is on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America, and they are seeking a strategic Deputy Editor to support the Editor of WP Intelligence. This role involves managing a team of researchers and analysts to deliver high-impact content for C-suite audiences while maintaining high editorial standards across various priority areas.
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Responsibilities
Help supervise a growing team of report researchers and junior analysts, guiding their work and professional development. Assign research and editorial tasks, manage production workflows, and uphold delivery standards
Partner closely with the Editor, WP Intelligence to execute the editorial vision of the group. Oversee the development of briefs, memos, white papers, and other strategic content tailored to the executive audience. These tasks will involve edits on deadline, some fact checking and helping the editor organize the coverage week to week
Ensure research-backed deliverables meet the highest editorial standards—clear, compelling, accurate, and impactful. Offer developmental and line edits, and provide regular feedback to staff
Coordinate with subject-matter experts, marketing leads, product designers, journalists, and business stakeholders across The Post to integrate authoritative insights and elevate the voice and visibility of WP Intelligence
Manage weekly production cycles, long-term editorial calendars, and rapid-response assignments. Track editorial timelines and ensure efficient throughput of high-priority content
Use analytics and qualitative feedback to understand audience needs. Help shape products and formats that resonate with WP Intelligence’s executive and policy-maker readership
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of experience in editing or content leadership roles, preferably in policy, research, consulting, journalism, or media organizations focused on business and executive content
Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex editorial workflows
Comfortable offering feedback, mentoring staff, and delivering under deadlines
Strong ability to assess content for clarity, narrative structure, evidence, and impact—especially when translating complex research into digestible formats for high-level stakeholders
Excellent editing, writing, and interpersonal skills
Able to synthesize diverse inputs and align multiple contributors around shared editorial goals
Ability to work in close partnership with cross-functional teams—including editorial, research, business, and product teams
Benefits
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
Company
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions.
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