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The Wall Street Journal · 2 months ago

Assistant Editor, Opinion

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization, and they are seeking an Assistant Editor for their Opinion section. The role involves supporting the expansion and daily operation of the opinion section, focusing on audience engagement and content creation across various platforms.

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Responsibilities

Assist the team in executing the vision for a broadened opinion section to deepen reader engagement and expand the reach of opinion content

Support the team with the creation of additional content and introduction of new formats to deliver high-quality content

Evaluate unsolicited op-eds and either accept or reject the submissions

Occasionally commission op-eds in response to breaking news

Assist the team with nurturing new contributors from a broader content spectrum and maintaining relationships with past contributors

Edit features and columns for publication, and write headlines, with an eye toward digital discovery

Ensure that print headlines, RealTime data, and photo captions are in place prior to publication

Pitch content ideas and occasionally contribute bylined articles

Participate in editorial board meetings

Qualification

Editing experienceExceptional editing skillsAudience needsCopy-editingNewsroom analyticsDeadline pressure managementResearch skillsCommunication skills

Required

At least 2-4 years of editing experience

A deep knowledge of current events and public discourse across politics, economics, culture, and more, with a talent for developing ideas into powerful commentary

An understanding of the needs of audiences across multiple platforms

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

Exceptional editing skills and sound editorial judgement

High level of proficiency in writing, copy-editing and proofreading

The ability to work under deadline pressure

Familiarity with audience insights and newsroom analytics

Flexible to do weekend/evening work as required