• Drive The Post’s breaking-news coverage during the hub’s designated turn each day running point for global news decisions within our 24-hour workflow.
• Oversee a team of eight hard-charging reporters and editors whose work must be integrated seamlessly with The Post’s twin breaking-news operation in London and with departments and teams across the Washington, D.C., newsroom, including International, National and the General Assignment desk.
• Exercise consistently excellent news judgement and story selection instincts in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Foster a supportive, empathetic work culture that furthers staff development and sets high expectations for achievement.
• Assume a leadership role in developing workflows and tools that allow more efficient coordination between the international hubs and D.C.-based teams and that elevate the quality of our Live storytelling.

• At least 10 years of professional journalism experience, with at least 5 years as an editor shaping coverage at digital pace for a major English-language publication.
• Digital savvy and the ability to lead with urgency, clarity and empathy.
• Familiarity with major storylines in the United States and around the world.
• Experience leading and coaching on audience development tactics, from headline writing to platform targeting. Knowledge of analytics, social media and digital content distribution is also critical.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit.
• A commitment to employing storytelling formats that use graphics and other visual elements – plus video and audio – to make complex issues accessible to a broad audience.