WSJ seeks a Chicago bureau chief

The Wall Street Journal is looking for an experienced editor to lead a team of reporters who cover food companies and agriculture; manufacturing and the industrial supply chain; and aviation, aerospace and the space business.

We’re looking for an editor who’s a strong, independent leader. Equally important is the ability to help reporters unearth and develop the people-driven stories that illuminate the biggest articles. Your job is to deliver must-read stories about how people, businesses and industries make an impact on the U.S.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished editor or a seasoned reporter comfortable handling scoops, managing breaking news, editing ambitious features and coaching reporters to produce their best work.

• You will:

• Identify and seize storylines, guiding reporters to success and advocating for them within and beyond our organization.
• Edit stories, ensuring they are compelling and adhere to WSJ standards.
• Support, guide, encourage and inspire your team of reporters.
• Pursue various forms of storytelling including visuals, podcasts, video and other digital experiences.
• Be comfortable collaborating and coordinating with colleagues around the world.
• Be an essential part of our team of corporate editors world-wide responsible for delivering best-in-class business journalism.

• You have:

• A track record of identifying important stories, driving coverage and delivering scoops and enterprise in multiple formats.
• Knowledge about the industries and the ability bring both business smarts and cultural acumen to the coverage.
• High-level communication and excellent writing and editing ability.
• Strong experience managing, developing and leading a team
• At least 10 years of journalism experience.

The position is based in Chicago and reports to the Corporate Coverage Chief.

To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter and a memo outlining how you would approach this role and examples of your work.

The Journal’s reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.

To apply, go here.