Dow Jones & Co. is hiring: Private Markets Reporter 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 an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News. This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, 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.

Job Description

About the Team

WSJ Pro is a premium suite of products for elite practitioners, powered by The Wall Street Journal's reporting and Dow Jones's data. It includes content and insights to help business professionals and executives stay ahead of the competition in areas such as Cyber Security, Private Equity, Bankruptcy, Central Banking and Venture Capital. WSJ Pro is part of our Dow Jones B2B product portfolio.

About the Role

WSJ Pro, Dow Jones' professional newsletter platform, is seeking a talented and ambitious reporter to cover private markets for our WSJ Pro Private Equity platform. Based in New York, the reporter will be responsible for supporting our platform with insightful scoops, in‑depth enterprise stories and data‑driven features tailored to a professional audience of private markets investors.

You Will

• Break news and deliver enterprise coverage of private markets, ranging from deal and firm news, regulatory developments or news involving investors in private markets funds.
• Deliver insights into institutional investors including pension funds, endowments and foundations, family offices as well as private wealth managers.
• Develop original, subscriber‑focused stories that go beyond the news cycle, while managing multiple assignments and delivering timely, insightful company and sector coverage.
• Build and cultivate an extensive network of sources across private markets.

You Have

• Strong reporting skills with the ability to identify relevant news and trends for a professional audience and a demonstrated ability to uncover actionable scoops.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• A strong sense of ethics and a commitment to journalistic integrity.
• At least three to five years of reporting experience.
• Knowledge of private markets is preferred but not required.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need.

Location & Employment

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
Full time
Pay Range: $90,000 - $115,000

Job Details

Business Area: Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status: Union role
Job Req ID: 50027