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WSJ seeks deputy finance coverage chief

October 17, 2017

Posted by Chris Roush

Wall-Street-Journal-007The Deputy Finance Coverage Chief helps the Finance Coverage Chief drive daily and long-term news and enterprise, with a mobile-first focus, and manage bureau chiefs and reporters.

Tasks/Responsibilities

Content

  • Develop and regularly re-evaluate the coverage area’s content strategy across all WSJ platforms and formats.
  • Implement a daily coverage plan that breaks news on all platforms in cooperation with the Finance Coverage Chief, Chief News Editor, Analytics & Audience Editor and Platform Editors.
  • Implement a rolling long- and mid-term coverage plan for all platforms in cooperation with the Finance Coverage Chief, Planning Editor, Analytics & Audience Editor and Platform Editors.
  • Oversee and manage a rigorous story-pitch and story prioritization process to select the journalism that is to be pursued by the finance team.
  • Oversee and manage the creation of story packages on article-page level (text, visuals, video, inset boxes for related articles or twitter, timelines, etc.) and ensure the packages are optimized for mobile audiences.
  • Ensure that all components are of the highest quality, adhere to WSJ standards and are ready for publication as a complete article-page.
  • Ensure the timely and coordinated publication of all coverage area story packages in coordination with the Finance Coverage Chief and the Chief News Editor. Test and ensure error-free publication (SEO headlines, hyperlinks, video, etc.).
  • Track key performance indicators with the Analytics & Audience Editor. Provide regular and actionable feedback to staff to improve overall journalistic quality and workflow efficiency.
  • Work closely with the Spot Desk to make sure breaking news stories are receiving the proper input from beat reporters and bureau editors.
  • Ensure on-platform engagement of audiences through techniques such as “further read” recommendations, “editors picks,” etc., based on audience data.
  • Work with the Newsletter Editor and the Digital News Editor to serve readers of newsletters generated within the coverage area. Track KPIs and optimize.

Leadership

  • Assist in managing the day-to-day work of teams of bureau chiefs, global deputies and reporters.
  • Inspire our journalists to produce their best work on all platforms.
  • Contribute by attitude, example and encouragement to a culture of creativity, enthusiasm, motivation, ownership and professionalism.
  • Set standards for individual and team performance – ongoing and in regular performance reviews.
  • Contribute to the shaping and management of staff-development programs.
  • Identify high-potential members of the team and ensure they are effectively developed.

Key Attributes/Knowledge/Experience

  • Extensive experience as a journalist in finance, Wall Street and markets.
  • Superb news judgment with extensive experience editing and writing and strong command of the English language.
  • Deep understanding of the brand values and mission of The Wall Street Journal — digital and print — and how our journalism should be selected, executed and presented in line with those values.
  • Deep understanding of the audience and membership structure, and how to use insight research and analytics to continually refine this understanding.
  • Equally at home in digital media environments and print, with demonstrated excellence in writing and editing in both. Solid grasp of video as a content format.
  • Know how to select and present the best, most relevant journalism in various digital formats. Also know what does not work and make qualified calls.
  • Understands and applies creatively modern and innovative journalism and storytelling techniques.
  • Deep understanding of platform specific storytelling characteristics.
  • Excellent communications skills. Know how to delegate, brief and give constructive feedback.
  • Sound organizational abilities: setting agendas, managing projects, maintaining a slate of forward planning that is crucial for implementing the coverage area’s strategy.
  • Innovative and creative thinker, leader and manager.

Position in hierarchy / reporting lines

  • Reporting to: Finance Coverage Chief

Additional major internal working relationships

  • Very closely working with Spot Desk Editor, Chief Video/Audio Editor, Chief Visuals Editor, Planning Editor, Editor for Digital Content Strategy

To apply, go here.

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