Assistant to the Editor of WSJ. Magazine Job at Dow Jones & Co. in New York

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in a small Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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Location: NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Position: Full time

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Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a dynamic self-starter to manage day-to-day office operations for the editor in chief of WSJ. Magazine & the Journal's Style News section, managing a range of editorial, strategic and commercial support duties in a collegial yet fast-paced newsroom environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly proactive and an efficient multitasker on a cross-functional team. They will anticipate needs, learn quickly as new opportunities and challenges arise, and have polished communication skills.

WSJ. Magazine sets the bar in defining luxury style, providing best-in-class lifestyle editorial and muscular feature journalism to an affluent global readership. The Journal's Style News offers a lively lens on the zeitgeist, drawing connections between events and trends in culture to form original, big-picture theses about the present moment.

This is a huge learning opportunity for someone early in their journalism career to learn first-hand all facets of the media business within a creative and award-winning team.

You will:

• Strategically manage the daily calendar and weekly agenda, including coordinating with senior team leaders to ensure team operations run smoothly and all production deadlines are met.
• Be a quick study on internal and external stakeholders and priorities, including Dow Jones organizational culture, WSJ company culture, newsroom standards & ethics, key internal executives and protocols, as well as external business partners, CEOs and other industry VIPs.
• Demonstrate strong operational understanding of how to handle an evolving list of priorities, both editorial and commercial, with good judgement, discretion and confidentiality.
• Manage delivery schedule of editorial signoffs with close eye on production timetables, deadlines, and due dates.
• Oversee frequent international and domestic travel arrangements and organize trips in communication with Dow Jones European office to ensure business priorities are met, including scheduling with partners overseas. Supervise the evolving schedule during travel and ensure the office runs smoothly in absence.
• Run internal and external meeting arrangements including tech set-up, coordination of attendees, preparation of materials, location support; take notes, prepare documents and manage records for follow-ups.
• Prepare research prompts ahead of speaking engagements, panels, media appearances or summits.
• Assist in planning editorial events and receptions, including on-site support and coordinating with events teams on logistics and deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal partners to support scheduling company-wide events such as year-end reviews, compensation meetings, workforce planning and legal/Standards training.
• Manage office administration and supplies, liaising with Dow Jones internal Tech Support or iOffice teams to coordinate maintenance as necessary.
• Maintain the highest code of conduct under WSJ's Standards & Ethics policies and ensure these policies are maintained throughout the office operations.

You have:

• A college degree and 1 to 3 years of work experience in a publishing company, media brand or similar in a support role.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of tasks efficiently with a positive, solution-focused attitude.
• Good anticipatory skills for managing conflicting deadlines and disruptions to daily plans.
• Excellent writing and research skills with attention to accuracy, etiquette, grammar and spelling; comfortable liaising with global offices or overseas stakeholders.
• Interest in lifestyle or magazine journalism or luxury editorial content in a newsroom environment.

You will report to the Editor in Chief of WSJ. Magazine & Style News. This is a full-time position based in our New York office.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in this role. A maximum of 2 writing samples is permitted, but not required.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration 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/Disabled/Vets. If you need assistance or accommodation, email talentresourceteam@dowjones.com with "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Union Status: Non-Union role

Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Note: Salary ranges are indicative and may be adjusted based on experience and location.