WSJ seeks news editor in Washington

The Wall Street Journal’s U.S. news team seeks a late editor with the skill and news judgment to make critical decisions on after-hours news and oversee coverage and placement of stories online and in print.

This role requires deep knowledge of SEO and social media best practices along with the ability to craft compelling headlines for all our publication channels, from the homepage to the front page.

Background in visual storytelling and print layouts would distinguish the top candidates for this job. The right editor also will be well versed in general news topics, ranging from politics, law and crime to real estate, central banks and the economy.

Applications should include a resume and cover letter.

To apply, go here.