WSJ seeks a writer for The 10-Point newsletter

The Wall Street Journal is looking for an energetic Newsletter Writer for The 10-Point, our flagship newsletter for Journal subscribers.

This is a vital role for the newsroom. The 10-Point is our biggest newsletter and acts as a front page and key benefit for Journal subscribers. Every weekday, you’ll set the news agenda for a vast audience of engaged readers.

You’ll work closely with Editor in Chief Emma Tucker, collaborating on the writing and curation of the newsletter and participating in news meetings. Newsletters are an important area of growth for the Journal and you’ll be part of a team that guides their continued success.

We’re looking for someone with excellent journalistic instincts, including a lively and conversational writing style; sound news judgment and top-notch curation skills; and the ability to work on a deadline. We value collaboration, creativity, reliability and initiative.

This is a hybrid position with four days spent each week in our New York City office. Your shift will be roughly from 2 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. ET on Sundays through Thursdays. You will report to Leigh Kamping-Carder, Head of Newsletters.

You will:

Work closely with WSJ Editor in Chief Emma Tucker to produce a lively, informative and error-free morning read
Summarize Journal coverage and source newsletter-exclusive items
Track and act on audience data to grow subscribers and strengthen reader engagement
Provide occasional backup writing for the weekend 10-Point writer
Monitor and respond to reader emails

You have:

At least two years of journalism experience
Strong writing and editing skills, news judgment and ability to meet deadlines
Experience writing, producing or launching newsletters or a demonstrated interest in newsletters
A proven commitment to audience-first thinking and comfort with data
A track record of working independently
Familiarity with the Journal brand, voice and coverage, ideally in core areas such as markets, business and politics

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests align with the requirements of the role.

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.