Climate Visual Enterprise Editor

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's Climate & Environment Department is seeking an imaginative and ambitious editor to oversee a group of visual-first journalists and help lead our department's visual storytelling.

This editor will oversee a team that has deep experience with climate and environment reporting and uses a wide variety of skills to produce both news stories and enterprise: data analysis and visualization, mapping, 3D modeling, animation, interactive graphics, writing, drone capture and illustration. The work often combines the skillsets of severalmembers of the team and benefits from deep partnerships with other staffers in the department and The Post's other visual teams.

We emphasize journalism that is urgent, ambitious, and innovative, telling the story of a changing planet through a combination of expertise in the subject and industry-leading technical ability. Collaboration is a critical feature of the role so that the work reflects the best of what The Post can achieve. We are audience-first, prioritizing how we can deliver critical reporting about climate and the environment to an ever-growing number of readers through the personalized formats and interactive experiences that best serve them.

In the past two years, the team's work has produced news-driven stories such as "How Helene became a 'worst case scenario'" and "Find out just how bad wildfire smoke has been in your area" and some of our most important project work, including our series on rapid sea level rise in the U.S. South, our study of the planet's climate history and our investigation into the health consequences of global warming. The team also produces a wide range of features, including this year's deep dive into microplastics and the Climate Lab column on issues as varied as weather accuracy and where bird populations are declining .

Responsibilities

• Lead visually first news and enterprise coverage about climate and the environment
• Drive ambition and experimentation in all our work
• Serve as key collaborator with visual and data departments across the organization
• Create opportunities for visual storytellers to gain new skills and grow
• Be audience-centric, especially in looking for opportunities for personalization
• Develop strategies to optimize workflows and tools

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of professional experience creating or overseeing visual journalism, including graphics and data visualization
• A strong understanding of tools and techniques used to create multimedia and data-driven storytelling
• A knowledge of, or deep interest in, climate, the environment or science
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit
• A strong eye for design and clarity in articulating design decisions, with a passion for creating clear, reader-focused digital experiences
• Experience in managing journalists on deadline and handling multiple projects with overlapping timelines

This job is based in our Washington, D.C., newsroom.

Interested candidates should upload three examples of their work (editing or creating), a r esum e and a cover letter describing their interest in the role to ourjobs portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, but those received by Dec. 13 will be prioritized. Cover letters should be addressed to Managing Editor Scott Vance, Climate & Environment Editor Zachary Goldfarb and Deputy Climate & Environment Editor Juliet Eilperin.

The salary range for this position is: $122,500 - $204,100. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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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