Join the future of news

We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most.

About Our Team

The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales.

Why This Role Matters

 

Associate, Video Production (Opinions)

The Washington Post Opinions department is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Associate, Video Production to support the day-to-day operations of its multimedia team. This role provides critical coordination and production support for video podcasts, interviews and social content, helping ensure projects run smoothly from planning through delivery.

 

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive and eager to learn. They will support scheduling, booking and production logistics while working closely with producers, editors and journalists across the Opinions department. This role is designed as an entry point into video production, with opportunities to build foundational skills in editing and digital storytelling over time.

 

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced media environment while contributing to high-quality opinion journalism across digital platforms.

 

What motivates you

• You are highly organized and enjoy keeping projects and people on track.
• You are interested in video production and excited to learn how content is created and distributed.
• You have strong attention to detail and take pride in accurate, well-coordinated work.
• You are comfortable working in fast-moving environments and on deadline.
• You enjoy supporting a team and contributing to shared goals.
• You are eager to learn new tools, systems and workflows.

How you’ll support the mission

Production Coordination & Support

• Coordinate scheduling, booking and logistics for video podcasts, interviews and other productions.
• Support communication with guests, contributors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth production workflows.
• Prepare materials for shoots and recordings, including rundowns, research packets and asset organization.
• Track production timelines, deliverables and dependencies to help keep projects on schedule.

Editorial & Workflow Support

• Assist producers and editors in preparing content for editing, including organizing footage, transcripts and assets.
• Help manage and maintain shared systems, files and production trackers.
• Support publishing workflows, including uploading content and entering basic metadata.

Team & Production Assistance

• Provide on-site or in-studio support during recordings, including basic setup, coordination and troubleshooting.
• Assist with general production needs across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Learning & Development

• Develop foundational skills in video editing, storytelling and platform formats with guidance from the team.
• Observe and support editing workflows to build technical and creative capabilities over time.

The skills and experience you bring

• 0–1 years of experience in media, production, communications or a related field (internships or academic experience welcome)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and reliability in executing tasks
• Interest in video production, digital media and journalism
• Willingness to learn editing tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and related software

 

Collaboration makes us stronger. That’s why our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on-site five days a week.

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 salary range for this position is:

$65,600 - $98,400 Annual

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.