Executive Multimedia Producer
Company websitewashingtonpost.com (The Washington Post, opens in new tab)
Base salary $122,500 to $204,100
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
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- LocationDC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
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 News 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
The Washington Post’s Opinions section is expanding its reach and influence through compelling multimedia storytelling. The Executive Multimedia Producer will define and execute the audio and video strategy for Opinions, ensuring that our journalism resonates with audiences across platforms and engages diverse audiences. By shaping how our ideas are seen and heard, this role will play a critical part in advancing our mission to inform, challenge and inspire readers and listeners through thought-provoking perspectives.
What Motivates You
You thrive at the intersection of journalism, storytelling, and multimedia innovation.
You’re energized by building something new — setting a vision, designing workflows, and seeing ideas come to life in both audio and video.
You value collaboration and enjoy leading creative teams to deliver impactful work.
You’re motivated by the chance to amplify powerful voices and make Opinions content more accessible and engaging to broad audiences.
How You Will Support the Mission
Define and lead the audio and video strategy for Opinions, ensuring alignment with The Post’s editorial mission and growth objectives.
Supervise and mentor a team of multimedia professionals, fostering creativity, accountability, and excellence.
Partner closely with opinion editors, writers, and columnists to translate ideas into dynamic multimedia formats.
Identify new opportunities for storytelling formats, distribution channels, and audience engagement.
Manage production timelines, budgets, and resources to deliver high-quality audio and video content consistently.
Ensure multimedia projects are integrated across The Post’s digital platforms, optimizing reach and impact.
Skills & Experience You Bring
Demonstrated success in multimedia journalism, with significant experience in both audio and video production.
Strong editorial judgment and ability to shape complex ideas into accessible, compelling stories.
Proven leadership and management experience, with the ability to inspire, coach, and guide creative teams.
Deep understanding of audience engagement and platform-specific best practices.
Track record of developing and executing strategy in a newsroom or media environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
- Rigorous emphasis on factual accuracy and high editorial standards.
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:
$122,500 - $204,100 AnnualThe 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.
Your story awaits. Apply today!
Learn more about The Post at careers.washingtonpost.com.
Source: The Washington Post on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($122,500) is above 50% of the 32 Communications & Media roles in Washington, DC listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $122,143; the middle half runs from $110,000 to $146,250.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingExecutive Multimedia Producer$122,500 to $204,100
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer$119,700 to $199,300
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Front End Subscriptions$119,700 to $199,300
Senior HR Business Partner$121,400 to $202,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Executive Multimedia Producer (this listing) | $122,500 - $204,100 |
| Information and Influence Reporter | $120K - $165K |
| Medical Science Reporter | $120K - $180K |
| National Business Reporter | $120K - $180K |
| Senior Machine Learning Engineer | $119,700 - $199,300 |
| Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, Front End Subscriptions | $119,700 - $199,300 |
| Senior HR Business Partner | $121,400 - $202,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-03
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters
$122,500 - $204,100 Annual
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
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