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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 Newsroom 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 Senior Marketing Strategist is a pivotal member of The Washington Post’s Client Solutions team, embedded within an award‑winning Marketing organization. The strategist brings deep tech category expertise and sharp strategic instincts to develop innovative brand partnerships that align with The Washington Post’s journalistic mission and premium environment.
This role works closely with Advertising Sales leads, as well as cross‑functional partners in editorial, product, creative, and research to develop high‑impact, insight‑led opportunities and narratives that resonate with the market and drive revenue.
What Motivates You
You have a pulse on emerging trends, audience behaviors, and the evolving media and marketing needs of the B2B tech category.
You thrive on uncovering brand challenges and transforming them into strategic opportunities, delivering creative, insight‑driven solutions that differentiate The Washington Post in a competitive landscape.
You are collaborative by nature and operate seamlessly across departments including editorial and product to research, sales, and creative.
You are a compelling communicator, skilled at distilling complexity into crisp, clear, visually‑driven narratives.
You understand the balance between proactive vision‑setting and building responsive opportunities and narratives, and you bring energy to both.
Above all, you are driven by purpose and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of media and support one of the most trusted news organizations in the world.
How You'll Support the Mission
Serve as an internal expert, bringing fresh intelligence, competitive insights, and strategic rigor to inform high‑impact, cross‑category client solutions.
Work closely with SIP / newsroom to customize, elevate and socialize category specific templates for newsroom initiatives and products.
Leverage audience insights, behavioral data, and market research to create narratives.
Partner closely with Sales to shape go‑to‑market narratives that are persuasive, differentiated, and built to win.
Manage multiple opportunities concurrently, operating with urgency and discipline in a fast‑paced environment.
Proactively raise the team’s strategic bar through tools, training, playbooks, and templates that scale.
Represent The Washington Post’s strategic capabilities in client‑facing settings, including pitches and thought‑leadership sessions.
The Skills And Experience You Bring
10+ years of experience in strategic marketing, integrated marketing, or brand strategy (agency or media experience strongly preferred).
Proven ability to translate client goals and industry dynamics into compelling, insight‑led marketing solutions.
Strong business acumen and understanding of digital media platforms, branded content, and the evolving advertising ecosystem.
A strategic thinker with exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
Highly proficient in presentation development.
Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to juggle multiple high‑priority projects simultaneously.
Self‑starter with a solutions‑oriented mindset and a collaborative spirit.
Direct experience working with or selling into clients or agencies preferred.
Strong grasp of the News media landscape preferred.
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
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 : $149,900 - $278,300 Annual
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.
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