Breaking News Editor

Job Description:

Breaking News Editor 

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a high-energy breaking-news editor for a role at the heart of our newsroom, running a team of fast-paced high-energy reporters. You will work collaboratively with our bureaus and newswires to ensure we are first or fast on the stories that matter most to our readers. You will be part of a team charged with elevating the digital experience for our readers. You will be a fast and accurate line editor with the confidence to commission, edit, and publish – and in some instances write – the first takes of major breaking news. 

The successful candidate will be a champion for breaking news on our digital platforms. You will be well-versed in news and comfortable working with data and charts, with an open mind about the best way to tell a story. You will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends. 

You will be based in New York, work five days a week in the newsroom and report to David Crow, the Journals’ Executive Editor. 

You will:

• Be responsible for ensuring we are first or fast on big breaking news stories 

• Build rich digital experiences for our readers 

• Be a champion for breaking news stories on our digital platforms 

• Run a team of reporters focused on breaking news 

You have:

• At least ten years’ experience in journalism 

• Editing experience and outstanding writing skills

• Demonstrable experience of how to build rich digital experience for readers 

• A strong understanding of audience data

• A facility with images, charts, social media or other aspects of digital journalism

• Have successfully managed and developed high-performing teams; 

• Demonstrable leadership experience across coverage areas on major news stories;

• Able to recruit top talent, set clear objectives, give feedback and recognise performance

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and at least 3 examples of your work by December 20th 2024.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $220,000 - $260,000

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Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..