Editorial Aide, Features

Role Summary • An editorial aide in The Washington Post's Features department, which covers food, lifestyle and culture. An editorial aide is the newsroom's entry-level all-rounder: researching for writers and editors, helping produce newsletters, engaging with readers, and keeping the department's daily work running. Responsibilities • Fact-check credit information for images and conduct photo research. • Build recipe roundups and assist with weekly advice and food live chats. • Support newsletter production and contribute content for Features social media accounts. • Manage department inboxes and respond to reader inquiries. Required Knowledge & Experience • Skills: Strong writing, grammar, attention to detail, and social media fluency; social video editing experience preferred. Application Process • Submit a resume, optional work samples, and a cover letter addressed to Features Editor Amanda Finnegan and Deputy Features Editor Ellen McCarthy.