Social Media Editor, Reddit

The Washington Post is looking for an experienced editor with a strong understanding of Reddit to join our expanding social team. We want a savvy, creative social media editor who can connect with Reddit’s 52 million daily active users, sharing Washington Post journalism, reporting and expertise. This hire is part of The Post’s efforts to better serve the next generation of Post readers and subscribers. This editor will be charged with optimizing our storytelling for Reddit, leading experimentation with AMAs, Reddit Talks and multimedia, as well as finding engaging ways to showcase The Post’s exclusive reporting, investigations, distinct graphics and vibrant personalities. This role requires a highly engaged Redditor, who has a deep knowledge of the way news is consumed on the platform. The editor should be able to identify unique ways to build relationships with new audiences through consistent communication, engagement with trending topics and experimentation with new on-platform features.