WSJ’s “Heard on the Street” seeks London editor

“Heard on the Street” is looking for a skilled London-based editor to lead its European team. The position involves commissioning, writing, and editing incisive financial commentary and analysis.

Candidates should be able to take a reported view on complex topics, working with writers across sectors. The ability to work under tight deadlines and on a wide range of topics is critical, as is a high level of financial and economic literacy. The successful candidate needs to be comfortable building sources at the very highest levels and should relish setting the agenda on corporate and financial stories.

As EuropeaneEditor for the Heard, the candidate would lead a regional team of columnists, forming an integral part of the global Heard team. The candidate would be expected to plan coverage of the region’s most important financial topics and work with columnists to develop their stories and skills, as well as liaise with Heard teams elsewhere.

The ideal candidate will have several years of experience as an editor or columnist, or a background in finance and strong writing ability. The position is based in London and reports to the global Heard editor based in New York.

Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV and work examples.

To apply, go here.