Assistant Editor, Opinion

Dow Jones•New York, NY

56d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is looking for a skilled editor to join our growing editorial team in New York as an assistant editor. We're seeking a high-energy, self-starter who is dedicated to high journalism standards, has excellent editing skills and is able to work under deadline pressure. This position requires an understanding of the needs of audiences across multiple platforms. You will assist the team in executing the vision for a broadened opinion section to deepen reader engagement and expand the reach of opinion content. It is essential that you be familiar with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which The Wall Street Journal's editorial page stands. In this role, you will support the expansion and daily operation of the opinion section, with a focus on broadening audience reach and experimenting with new formats, including newsletters, podcasts, and video. You would be responsible for evaluating dozens of unsolicited submissions weekly and either turning them down or recommending acceptance; supporting the team with nurturing new contributors from a broader content spectrum, including culture; maintaining relationships with past contributors and soliciting op-eds from them in response to breaking news; editing op-eds and preparing them for print, online, newsletters and social media; doing research to assist other editors; suggesting ideas for op-eds and occasionally contributing bylined articles to the pages. You would be expected to edit copy with an eye toward digital discovery, incorporating SEO and platform-specific tone to reach new audiences while maintaining editorial integrity. The assistant editor is responsible for supporting their team with communicating with external contributors and freelancers on their articles edits and to occasionally commission pieces. You will be responsible for editing features and columns tailored for the global audience of the Journal's print edition, website and newsletters, as well as ensuring that print headlines, RealTime data, and photo captions are in place prior to publication. This position will be based in our New York office reporting to the Lead Editor.

Requirements

At least 2-4 years of editing experience.
A deep knowledge of current events and public discourse across politics, economics, culture, and more, with a talent for developing ideas into powerful commentary.
An understanding of the needs of audiences across multiple platforms.
It is essential that you be familiar with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which The Wall Street Journal's editorial page stands.
Exceptional editing skills and sound editorial judgement.
High level of proficiency in writing, copy-editing and proofreading.
The ability to work under deadline pressure.
Familiarity with audience insights and newsroom analytics.
Flexible to do weekend/evening work as required.

Responsibilities

Assist the team in executing the vision for a broadened opinion section to deepen reader engagement and expand the reach of opinion content.
Support the team with the creation of additional content and introduction of new formats to deliver high-quality content.
Evaluate unsolicited op-eds and either accept or reject the submissions.
Occasionally commission op-eds in response to breaking news.
Assist the team with nurturing new contributors from a broader content spectrum and maintaining relationships with past contributors.
Edit features and columns for publication, and write headlines, with an eye toward digital discovery.
Ensure that print headlines, RealTime data, and photo captions are in place prior to publication.
Pitch content ideas and occasionally contribute bylined articles.
Participate in editorial board meetings.

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