For years, Dave Jorgenson has been nearly synonymous with The Washington Post on social media. He has been a familiar bearded face of the brand on TikTok and YouTube, dropping into users’ feeds to crack wise about elections, wars and business news for millions of followers.

So, what would The Post do if Mr. Jorgenson left? And can he be a star without The Post? Both are about to find out.

Mr. Jorgenson, 34, is leaving The Post next month to start an online video company based on his personal YouTube channel, Local News International, which blends the topical wit of “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” with the surreal antics of Ron Burgundy, the fictional star of “Anchorman.” Joining him are two former colleagues: Micah Gelman, who until recently was The Post’s director of video, and Lauren Saks, Mr. Gelman’s former deputy.

Mr. Jorgenson in the Local

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