Dow Jones ยท 1 week ago
Assistant Editor, Opinion
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expDow Jones is a global news organization known for its leading news and analysis through The Wall Street Journal. The Assistant Editor for the Opinion section will support the expansion and daily operation of the section, focusing on deepening reader engagement and experimenting with new content formats.
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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
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
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
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
Dow Jones is a news and business information provider that delivers content to consumers and organizations via newspapers and more.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-13Acquired
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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