Deputy Chicago Bureau Chief

Wall Street Journal • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an ambitious, sharp-minded Deputy Bureau Chief to help lead its newsroom from Chicago. This role involves managing and coaching a team of reporters covering significant global commerce forces, from agriculture and manufacturing to space exploration and defense. The Deputy Bureau Chief will ensure the bureau's coverage is leading the conversation through breaking news, exclusive scoops, clear analysis, and agenda-setting enterprise journalism.

Requirements

• At least 5–7 years of journalism experience, with a proven track record as an editor or reporter covering business, finance, or corporate beats.
• A track record of identifying important stories, driving coverage and delivering scoops and enterprise in multiple formats.
• High-level communication skills and excellent writing and editing ability.
• Strong experience managing, developing and leading a team.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with a passion for mentoring journalists at varying stages of their careers.
• Strong digital acumen and a collaborative approach to multi-platform storytelling.
• A deep curiosity about the economic, industrial, and cultural forces shaping commerce in the Midwest and global markets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Bureau Chief to manage daily operations, story assignments, and long-term planning for the bureau's coverage areas.
• Edit fast-breaking news, company updates, and deep-dive enterprise stories with speed, precision, and high standards for fairness and accuracy.
• Help reporters in Chicago and other Journal offices cultivate sharp instincts for scoops while guiding them toward distinctive, high-impact feature and investigative work.
• Collaborate seamlessly with visuals, graphics, audio, video, data, and platform strategy teams to maximize the reach and storytelling format of every piece.
• Coordinate effectively with editing desks and bureau leaders across the newsroom’s worldwide offices to elevate the team’s coverage across all Dow Jones platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more.
• Optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed