As an editor at The Washington Post and L.A. Weekly, Zach has guided stories on culture, fashion, politics, lifestyle, food, race, gender, technology, dating and relationships, and more. He has edited profiles of politicians and TikTok stars, conceived timely trend pieces, and led coverage of the Oscars and other live events. Some selected editing projects are below.

Culture

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All the Christmas traditions ranked, from cookies to shopping hell
All the Christmas traditions ranked, from cookies to shopping hell

The Washington Post | December 2025

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Diamond rings are getting bigger. Just don’t ask if they’re ‘real.’
Diamond rings are getting bigger. Just don’t ask if they’re ‘real.’

The Washington Post | November 2025

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She broke racial barriers as a Vegas showgirl. At 97, she’s still dancing.
She broke racial barriers as a Vegas showgirl. At 97, she’s still dancing.

The Washington Post | April 2024

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How worried should we be about the Drunk Elephant tweens?
How worried should we be about the Drunk Elephant tweens?

The Washington Post | March 2024

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16 ways we think about Barbie
16 ways we think about Barbie

The Washington Post | July 2023

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Liquid Death is a mind-set. And also just canned water.
Liquid Death is a mind-set. And also just canned water.

The Washington Post | June 2023

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The bewildering descent of Scott Adams and ‘Dilbert’
The bewildering descent of Scott Adams and ‘Dilbert’

The Washington Post | March 2023

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The pandemic was hard on office suck-ups. Now they’re back and ready to schmooze.
The pandemic was hard on office suck-ups. Now they’re back and ready to schmooze.

The Washington Post | April 2022

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Charli D’Amelio is TikTok’s biggest star. She has no idea why.
Charli D’Amelio is TikTok’s biggest star. She has no idea why.

The Washington Post | May 2020

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Pool parties are soul-crushing spectacles, and the rest of our anti-summer series
Pool parties are soul-crushing spectacles, and the rest of our anti-summer series

The Washington Post | August 2019 | Oversaw this series of stories calling into question the joys of summer

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Arts and Entertainment

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TV sitcom neighbors are vanishing. Here are the greatest of all time.
TV sitcom neighbors are vanishing. Here are the greatest of all time.

The Washington Post | January 2026

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How Mary Todd Lincoln became Broadway’s biggest (and drunkest) new star
How Mary Todd Lincoln became Broadway’s biggest (and drunkest) new star

The Washington Post | July 2024

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An oral history of Mrs. Lovett, one of theater’s greatest, bloodiest roles
An oral history of Mrs. Lovett, one of theater’s greatest, bloodiest roles

The Washington Post | April 2024

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The best Broadway love songs about the love you feel right now
The best Broadway love songs about the love you feel right now

The Washington Post | February 2024

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You can direct a movie while pregnant. But Hollywood’s not going to make it easy.
You can direct a movie while pregnant. But Hollywood’s not going to make it easy.

The Washington Post | March 2018 | One of our many stories about gender in Hollywood

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The best journalism movies of all time, in the words of Katie Couric, Woodward and Bernstein, and more
The best journalism movies of all time, in the words of Katie Couric, Woodward and Bernstein, and more

The Washington Post | December 2017

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Politics

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8 cartoons that shaped our view of Watergate — and still resonate today
8 cartoons that shaped our view of Watergate — and still resonate today

The Washington Post | June 2022

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The attorney who’s about to make Trump’s life extremely difficult
The attorney who’s about to make Trump’s life extremely difficult

The Washington Post | January 2021

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Trump’s Twitter presidency: The 9 tweets (and one retweet) that made an impact
Trump’s Twitter presidency: The 9 tweets (and one retweet) that made an impact

The Washington Post | October 2020

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He’s become the go-to attorney for racial justice: ‘I feel like I’m running out of time’
He’s become the go-to attorney for racial justice: ‘I feel like I’m running out of time’

The Washington Post | June 2020

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The definitive guide to Bernie Sanders’s hand gestures
The definitive guide to Bernie Sanders’s hand gestures

The Washington Post | March 2020

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Late-night shows still make fun of politicians’ looks. Are these jokes justified — or even funny?
Late-night shows still make fun of politicians’ looks. Are these jokes justified — or even funny?

The Washington Post | April 2019

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L.A. Weekly

A cartoonist chronicles their time in L.A. County jail

L.A. Weekly | January 2015

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Special issue: The many ways to succeed on YouTube

L.A. Weekly | June 2012

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