National Policy Editor

Job Overview

National Policy Editor in Washington, D.C. for The Wall Street Journal. The role leads a diverse team of reporters, connects federal policy debates to campaign dynamics, and delivers nuanced stories to a global audience.
Responsibilities

Masterfully connect D.C. policy battles to the campaign trail, ensuring coverage explains how decisions in Washington impact voters, businesses, and political outcomes.
Lead and balance a team focused on both federal policymaking and national election coverage, managing the pace of breaking news and election cycles.
Work closely with reporters to sharpen angles, encouraging deeply reported, character-driven narratives and analytical pieces beyond conventional horse‑race coverage.
Partner with senior editors across Washington, New York, and national desks to coordinate comprehensive coverage of major political events, debates, and election nights.
Champion data‑driven journalism, creative visuals, and digital formats that translate polling numbers, policy impacts, and election trends into indispensable content for the global audience.
Qualifications

Exceptional narrative judgment and the ability to edit complex political strategy and dense policy initiatives into crisp, compelling, and accessible prose on tight deadlines.
Deep, sophisticated understanding of federal policy mechanisms and national campaign politics, including polling, voter demographics, and election law.
Impeccable journalistic ethics and the ability to guide reporters through highly polarized environments with fairness, balance, and analytical rigor.
Proven leadership skills under the intense pressure of breaking news, major policy rollouts, and high‑stakes election cycles.
Minimum four years of high‑level journalism experience, with a significant background in editing or reporting on national politics, federal policy, or major political campaigns.
Application Process

Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how you would approach this role by

August 14 .
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. We are committed to reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the application or interview process. For assistance, email talentresourceteam@dowjones.com with "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

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