Senior Editor

If you have sharp news judgment, solid editing skills and high standards for quality, the most respected provider of hard-hitting journalism and razor-sharp commentary in the nation's capital wants to hear from you.The Washington Times is seeking an energetic, experienced senior editor to run a fast-paced news desk producing both breaking and exclusive stories on national, local, sports and cultural news. 

This editor will manage and cultivate a diverse group of reporters to produce spot and exclusive stories on a wide variety of topics across the news spectrum. This editor should be idea-driven and be able to help reporters identify and produce articles that regularly command our readers’ attention on all digital and print platforms. This editor also must be able to expertly edit copy from the political and foreign teams. The editor must be comfortable editing and managing both the inexperienced reporter and the seasoned veteran.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field and a minimum of 10 years working in news reporting and editing on national, cultural, political and foreign/faith news.   Experience in a newsroom environment is preferred. Strong and transparent communication is a must.

This is a unique fun opportunity to work for a prominent, fast-growing company that offers a competitive base salary, medical, dental, vision, retirement planning with matching options, as well as a generous paid time off program, flexible work schedule and FREE parking. If you are interested in joining one of the most dynamic media companies in Washington, apply online TODAY!

The Washington Times is an Equal Opportunity Employer