Publishing Editor

Job Description:

Dow Jones seeks a publishing editor for its real-time Newswires operation focused on business, finance, markets and economies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Based in Barcelona, this editor will be a wordsmith who can digest copy quickly and thoroughly for style and substance. This role is responsible for ensuring our content, written in English, meets the highest standards for our financial professional audiences.

This is an exciting role and an opportunity to join a fast-paced, vibrant and adaptable team publishing articles for the world’s premier business news outlet.

As a publishing editor, you will be handling short stories from writers covering the news as it happens.The working environment will be fast-paced, high-volume and multilingual, requiring seamless teamwork with colleagues locally, in our European head office in London and across our global hubs.

Successful candidates will have first-rate written and spoken English and the ability to balance accuracy and speed. Knowledge of corporate earnings, financial statements, economic indicators and/or financial markets is expected. An ability to quickly grasp software and technology is important, especially in the areas of news production and data handling.

A key part of the role includes communicating in real time with other editors, reporters and coverage chiefs across the region and more broadly. The ability to work varying shifts is also required.

You will: 

• Exercise exceptional news judgment in editing and fast-paced publishing of breaking news headlines and stories.

• Recognize the core audiences for WSJ and Dow Jones Newswires, and their needs and expectations. 

• Help connect the content with the audience.

• Uphold Dow Jones standards and ethics.

• Collaborate with reporters and editors from other groups.

• Communicate precisely, with compassion.

• Meets deadlines.

• Be proactive rather than reactive.

You have:

• A demonstrated ability to quickly and sharply edit for grammar, style, sense, jargon, accuracy, structure, balance and fairness.

• A depth of financial knowledge to quickly assess and prioritize headline writing and editing of breaking news coming in through multiple channels.

• An understanding of WSJ's brand, content and various digital and print platforms.

• Expertise at using different publishing systems and platforms.

• Proficiency in using technology to enhance speed and efficiency of monitoring news, checking facts, handling urgent stories and communicating across teams.

• A well-honed sense of urgency along with a capacity to remain calm under pressure.

• A demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and time while handling multiple responsibilities.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests align with the expectations of the role by August 21st. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role
Base Pay Range: 35,000 - 45,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.