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WSJ seeks two copy editors In London

The Wall Street Journal /Dow Jones Newswires is looking for two copy editors to join its London desk to edit the major economic, political, business and markets stories of the day for its website and newswire.

You will have exceptional editing skills, strong news judgement and the ability to work accurately at speed. You will also have an eye for a good photo to support your engaging headlines.

A strong background with experience in news reporting, editing or research is required, as well as excellent written English.

Candidates will also need to demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, familiarity with various publishing and office software packages, and be willing to learn new software and processes.

The successful candidate will be part of a larger team of digital, print and interactive editors.

Your primary role will be to edit stories from across the EMEA region, liaising with reporters, bureau chiefs and sector editors to produce timely, accurate real-time news.

Please note only candidates requested for interview will be contacted.

Competitive salary plus benefits offered.

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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