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Dow Jones · 3 days ago

Editorial Page Writer/Researcher, Opinion Newsletters

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Dow Jones is a leading news and information powerhouse known for its prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal. They are seeking a writer and researcher for their Opinion section to provide regional news commentary, conduct thorough research, and develop persuasive opinion articles that align with the Journal's free market philosophy.

Digital MediaNewsPublishingSocial Media

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with the production and curation of a twice-weekly states-focused newsletter and companion column with a heavy emphasis on regional political and economic issues that reflect the Journal editorial page's free market philosophy

Research region-specific topics that are of interest to the Journal's Opinion audience; develop arguments and write persuasive opinion articles for the newsletter/column

Collaborate with the Opinion section's data, SEO, and social media teams to optimize the newsletter/column's content for email and other platforms based on audience data and feedback

Edit and fact-check content selected for the newsletter/column

Collaborate with editorial board members, editorial writers, and columnists on editorial spin-offs from the newsletter/column and conduct thorough and in-depth research in support of those efforts

Participate in editorial board meetings

Qualification

Reporting experienceResearch skillsWriting proficiencyOnline databasesAttention to detailWork under pressureCollaboration skills

Required

A degree or equivalent experience is preferred with 5+ years of reporting and writing experience, preferably with an emphasis on political and economic content

It is essential that candidates be familiar with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which the Wall Street Journal editorial page stands

Familiar with the use of online databases such as Factiva, PACER, Courtlink, CitizenAudit, etc

Flexible to work weekends/evening hours as news developments may warrant

High level of proficiency in writing

The ability to work under deadline pressure

Benefits

Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package

A variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits

Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce

Company

Dow Jones

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Dow Jones is a news and business information provider that delivers content to consumers and organizations via newspapers and more.

Founded in 1882

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.dowjones.com

H1B Sponsorship

Dow Jones has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (45)

2024 (40)

2023 (48)

2022 (72)

2021 (44)

2020 (39)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2007-12-13Acquired

Leadership Team

Almar Latour

CEO, Dow Jones & Publisher, The Wall Street Journal

Sarah Cottle

Executive Vice President and General Manager, Energy

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