The Wall Street Journal is seeking a high-energy breaking-news editor for a role at the heart of our newsroom, running a team of fast-paced high-energy reporters. You will work collaboratively with our bureaus and newswires to ensure we are first or fast on the stories that matter most to our readers. You will be part of a team charged with elevating the digital experience for our readers. You will be a fast and accurate line editor with the confidence to commission, edit, and publish – and in some instances write – the first takes of major breaking news.
The successful candidate will be a champion for breaking news on our digital platforms. You will be well-versed in news and comfortable working with data and charts, with an open mind about the best way to tell a story. You will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.
You will be based in New York, work five days a week in the newsroom and report to David Crow, the Journals’ Executive Editor.
You will:
- Be responsible for ensuring we are first or fast on big breaking news stories
- Build rich digital experiences for our readers
- Be a champion for breaking news stories on our digital platforms
- Run a team of reporters focused on breaking news
You have:
- At least ten years’ experience in journalism
- Editing experience and outstanding writing skills
- Demonstrable experience of how to build rich digital experience for readers
- A strong understanding of audience data
- A facility with images, charts, social media or other aspects of digital journalism
- Have successfully managed and developed high-performing teams;
- Demonstrable leadership experience across coverage areas on major news stories;
- Able to recruit top talent, set clear objectives, give feedback and recognise performance
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and at least 3 examples of your work by December 30th 2024.
To apply, go here.
