Story Editor 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 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, combined with the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, offering 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

Full time, NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas, Job_Req_50624.

About the Team

Since 1921, Barron’s has delivered the need‑to‑know information for all those seeking to accumulate wealth, and provided a robust understanding of what propels the markets and business community. At the forefront, Barron’s is a catalyst for economic change with a powerful network of influential business leaders, financial advisors, institutional and affluent individual investors among its audience. Readers look to the publication for daily unparalleled financial information and expertise to drive results in our world and the markets.

About the Role

Barron’s is seeking a Story Editor to join a team of talented editors on Barron’s digital news desk. This editor should have solid news judgement, impeccable editing chops, and a passion for reaching readers online with timely and thoughtful analysis of financial markets, the economy, and corporate America.

You Will

• Edit, rewrite, and publish everything from breaking news alerts and live coverage files to analysis and in‑depth features for Barron’s.
• Coach and direct reporters to ensure timely, quality journalism.
• Collaborate with the art department and graphics team to ensure our stories have the appropriate charts, tables, photos, and illustrations to create a compelling experience for readers.
• Team up with other editors who oversee the homepage, social media channels, and mobile app to highlight our biggest and newsiest stories.

You Have

• Minimum of 7 years editing experience, preferably in business/markets/finance.
• Solid news judgment, and an ability to edit quickly and accurately on deadline.
• Experience editing at a major publication.
• Expertise in finance, markets, and business.
• Knowledge of SEO and digital best practices.
• A knack for writing snappy headlines and ledes.
• A sharp eye for graphics, charts, illustrations, and photos.

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

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We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay‑for‑performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Even for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation and other benefits, including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.