Newsletter Writer, The 10-Point

Job Description:

Newsletter Writer, The 10-Point 

The Wall Street Journal is looking for an energetic Newsletter Writer for The 10-Point, our flagship newsletter for Journal subscribers. 

This is a vital role for the newsroom. The 10-Point is our biggest newsletter and acts as a front page and key benefit for Journal subscribers. Every weekday, you’ll set the news agenda for a vast audience of engaged readers. 

You’ll work closely with Editor in Chief Emma Tucker, collaborating on the writing and curation of the newsletter and participating in news meetings. Newsletters are an important area of growth for the Journal and you’ll be part of a team that guides their continued success. 

We’re looking for someone with excellent journalistic instincts, including a lively and conversational writing style; sound news judgment and top-notch curation skills; and the ability to work on a deadline. We value collaboration, creativity, reliability and initiative. 

This is a hybrid position with four days spent each week in our New York City office. Your shift will be roughly from 2 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. ET on Sundays through Thursdays. You will report to Leigh Kamping-Carder, Head of Newsletters.

You will:

• Work closely with WSJ Editor in Chief Emma Tucker to produce a lively, informative and error-free morning read 

• Summarize Journal coverage and source newsletter-exclusive items 

• Track and act on audience data to grow subscribers and strengthen reader engagement 

• Provide occasional backup writing for the weekend 10-Point writer

• Monitor and respond to reader emails

You have:

• At least two years of journalism experience 

• Strong writing and editing skills, news judgment and ability to meet deadlines 

• Experience writing, producing or launching newsletters or a demonstrated interest in newsletters 

• A proven commitment to audience-first thinking and comfort with data 

• A track record of working independently 

• Familiarity with the Journal brand, voice and coverage, ideally in core areas such as markets, business and politics 

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests align with the requirements of the role.

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:

Union role

Pay Range: $95,000 - $100,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

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..