Full-Time

WSJ seeks an associate managing editor

The Managing Editor’s Office works within the newsroom to ensure all the Wall Street Journal’s reporters and editors have the tools and support they need to generate the strong coverage our newsroom is known for, and supports the newsroom’s editorial strategy. This office works closely with colleagues outside the newsroom, in departments including finance, human resources, training culture and community, technology, facilities and security.

The associate managing editor works closely with senior editors on operational and managerial issues.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage recruitment, development, promotion and retention of staff so they build a career at the WSJ
  • Promote an increase in diverse representation at all levels
  • Develop the next generation of WSJ journalists, from inspiring students to consider a career in journalism to managing the intern programs and developing a graduate training program that leads to a career at the WSJ
  • Contribute to change-management programs for newsroom structures, workflows and people
  • Coach and support senior editors to manage the global workforce, which may include complex relocation and contractual arrangements
  • Support crisis management and contingency planning for the newsroom, ensuring the safety and security of editorial staff and the continued publication of our coverage on all platforms
  • Contribute to editorial budget management, including salary planning
  • Supervise people management and support editorial training
  • Provide pastoral care and support to staff, especially those who have health issues or family difficulties
  • Participate in the approval processes for pay increases, promotions, contracts, invoices, travel, expenses, equipment and annual leave

You have:

  • A track record of successful newsroom management; a manager with experience mentoring and developing talent; able to make tough decisions and work under pressure
  • Proficient with US labor law and strong financial acumen
  • Has successfully managed projects across multi-disciplinary business areas
  • Demonstrable experience coaching managers
  • Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to problem-solve; able to communicate succinctly and effectively
  • Innovative and creative thinker
  • People and change management experience
  • A strong understanding of editorial standards

You are:

  • A manager with 10 years experience managing, mentoring and developing talent in a newsroom
  • Have an understanding of U.S. labor law and hiring practices
  • Able to communicate succinctly and effectively
  • An innovative and creative thinker
  • Able to make tough decisions, deliver difficult news and work under pressure

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter.

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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