Senior Markets Editor

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.
About the Role

Barron's is looking for a senior markets editor to lead its coverage of equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities. This is a central editorial role at a publication where markets journalism isn’t a beat—it’s crucial to everything we do. The ideal candidate is an experienced financial journalist who thinks strategically, moves quickly, and holds every story to Barron's standard of authority and precision, whether that’s a 300‑word market brief or a 2,000‑word cover story.
Responsibilities

Serve as a senior editorial voice on strategy and coverage planning, helping shape Barron's approach to markets journalism
Be a strong editor and writer who brings a distinctive and authoritative voice to markets coverage for both in‑depth feature stories and short digital articles
Develop story ideas and guide writers from conception to publication
Accommodate and thrive in the fast pace of digital markets coverage
Collaborate with designers on data visualizations
Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial journalism, with a demonstrated track record of covering financial markets at a high level
Deep knowledge of equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities, with the ability to translate complex market dynamics into compelling, reader‑friendly journalism
Strong news judgment and an instinct for timing—knowing when a story needs depth and when it needs to move more quickly
Adept at data analysis
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 Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation

We are 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 or participating in an interview 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.

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