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Senior Editorial Page Writer and Editor, Opinion Newsletters
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Senior Editorial Page Writer and Editor for Opinion Newsletters – New York, NY
The Wall Street Journal Opinion section is looking for a New York‑based writer/editor to lead our growing newsletter team and provide regional news commentary that reflects the Journal editorial page's free‑market philosophy. The goal is to target a new and broader audience particularly interested in region‑specific content by delivering high‑quality, compelling commentary and insights on developments in the states with a focus on politics and economics. This writer/editor would report to the Editorial Page Editor and partner with the editorial board and editorial features team to produce a twice‑weekly newsletter that would also publish as a column, and would generate significant editorial spin‑offs.
Responsibilities
Write and curate a twice‑a‑week, states‑focused newsletter and column with a heavy emphasis on regional political and economic issues that reflect the Journal editorial page's free‑market philosophy.
Manage a small team of opinion writers in researching and selecting region‑specific topics that are of interest to the Journal's Opinion audience; develop arguments and write persuasive opinion articles for the newsletter/column.
Work with the Editorial Page Editor, Opinion Managing Editor and other editorial page stakeholders to execute a clear strategy for the newsletter that is informed by audience insights and data.
Collaborate with the Opinion section's data, SEO, and social media teams to build an audience and find opportunities to bring our journalism to new readers via email and other platforms.
Work with editorial board members, editorial writers, columnists and features editors to share their reporting in newsletter form, as well as collaborate on editorial spin‑offs that would publish in the Review & Outlook section.
Participate in editorial board meetings.
Qualifications
A degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with 8+ years of reporting and writing experience, preferably with an emphasis on political and economic content.
Familiarity with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which the Wall Street Journal editorial page stands.
A demonstrated record of success in growing and engaging audiences via email.
Flexibility to work weekends/evening hours as news developments may warrant.
High level of proficiency in writing; demonstrates a command of editing and digital headline writing, especially for inboxes.
The ability to work under deadline pressure.
Compensation Pay Range: $130,000 – $160,000. Pay‑for‑performance and benefits are competitive and tailored to candidate qualifications.
Employment Conditions Union Status: Non‑Union. Pay structure may be affected by performance and market practice. Benefits include a comprehensive health, retirement, caregiving, and other benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact talentresourceteam@dowjones.com for assistance.
Applicants should include a cover letter and resume.
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Responsibilities
Write and curate a twice‑a‑week, states‑focused newsletter and column with a heavy emphasis on regional political and economic issues that reflect the Journal editorial page's free‑market philosophy.
Manage a small team of opinion writers in researching and selecting region‑specific topics that are of interest to the Journal's Opinion audience; develop arguments and write persuasive opinion articles for the newsletter/column.
Work with the Editorial Page Editor, Opinion Managing Editor and other editorial page stakeholders to execute a clear strategy for the newsletter that is informed by audience insights and data.
Collaborate with the Opinion section's data, SEO, and social media teams to build an audience and find opportunities to bring our journalism to new readers via email and other platforms.
Work with editorial board members, editorial writers, columnists and features editors to share their reporting in newsletter form, as well as collaborate on editorial spin‑offs that would publish in the Review & Outlook section.
Participate in editorial board meetings.
Qualifications
A degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with 8+ years of reporting and writing experience, preferably with an emphasis on political and economic content.
Familiarity with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which the Wall Street Journal editorial page stands.
A demonstrated record of success in growing and engaging audiences via email.
Flexibility to work weekends/evening hours as news developments may warrant.
High level of proficiency in writing; demonstrates a command of editing and digital headline writing, especially for inboxes.
The ability to work under deadline pressure.
Compensation Pay Range: $130,000 – $160,000. Pay‑for‑performance and benefits are competitive and tailored to candidate qualifications.
Employment Conditions Union Status: Non‑Union. Pay structure may be affected by performance and market practice. Benefits include a comprehensive health, retirement, caregiving, and other benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact talentresourceteam@dowjones.com for assistance.
Applicants should include a cover letter and resume.
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