The Wall Street Journal seeks an experienced editor to lead mobile initiatives in the newsroom.
This editor should be passionate about mobile storytelling and have a strong understanding of the evolving mobile landscape.
The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver, have previous experience managing a mobile news product, possess solid news judgment, have a clear understanding of newsroom dynamics and a high comfort level with technology and digital tools.
Responsibilities and expectations for this role include:
- Possesses a deep understanding of mobile storytelling, technology and user behavior
- Has an obsession with the mobile user experience and a strong focus on how to get more readers to consume and engage with WSJ’s journalism on phones and tablets
- Is an advocate for mobile storytelling in the newsroom and an example and teacher to others
- Manages off-platform publishing efforts, including Apple News and Facebook Instant Articles, and can help develop strategies for distributing WSJ’s journalism on new native experiences
- Understands social and messaging apps and their potential to deliver news to new audiences
- Ensures every aspect of WSJ.com is optimized for our growing mobile audience
- Ensures that design, UX and technical implementation are consistent across mobile products
- Coordinates trainings and other efforts to ensure that newsroom workflow is mobile focused
- Helps to introduce new tools in the newsroom that enhance our storytelling on mobile devices
- Works closely with audience engagement editors to develop new strategies formobilereaders
- Works across departments — editorial, product, design, technology, advertising — to ensure WSJ is providing readers with the best possible mobile experience
Applications should include a resume and cover letter.
To apply, go here.
