Director, Research

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 Washington Post is seeking a Director of Research to lead our audience research efforts. In this high-impact role, you will oversee the development of custom research solutions and the management of syndicated data resources that deepen our understanding of The Post's current and potential audiences, and drive advertiser success. As the senior leader of the independent research function at The Post, you will manage a team of researchers and analysts and work closely with stakeholders from across the business organization and our award-winning Newsroom. You will also help shape the future of research at The Post through the use of emerging technologies, AI and automation.

What Motivates You

• Driven by data and energized by the opportunity to solve complex business problems through analysis and insight.
• A passion for storytelling through quantitative and qualitative data and research, and a connection to our mission.
• Thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, bridging high-level objectives with detailed operational solutions.
• Takes initiative and ownership, delivering measurable impact across cross-functional projects.
• Values collaboration and operates with a strong sense of accountability, urgency, and clarity in communication.
• Values leading a team through empowerment of intellectually curious and intrinsically motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering strategic insights.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline and automate workflows, reducing manual overhead and increasing scalability.
• Embraces technology as a lever for efficiency, accuracy, and innovationcommitted to enhancing both business outcomes and user experience.

How You'll Support The Mission

The Skills and Experience You Bring

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 :

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. The 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.