Managing Editor, Markets

Dow Jones•New York, NY

56d•$160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

At MarketWatch, your calls will shape how millions of investors-from traders to everyday savers-understand the markets each day. You'll lead a talented team, work at the center of real-time news, and play a vital role in defining MarketWatch's voice and strategy as we continue to evolve our newsroom to serve a diverse audience. Marketwatch tracks the pulse of markets for engaged investors and inquisitive readers. We provide timely analysis, smart takes on the news and deep insight into what's moving markets and influencing peoples' money. The Markets Editor will help bring clarity and substance to one of the most essential beats for our brand. You will help underscore the "market" in MarketWatch. MarketWatch is seeking a Markets Editor to lead our real-time coverage of U.S. markets, with a sharp eye on global moves that influence domestic trading. This editor will be the newsroom's point person for breaking market events and play a central role in shaping MarketWatch's voice and strategy. You will set day-to-day coverage priorities, help direct our markets live coverage, while also having a vision for guiding powerful enterprise journalism. In this role, you'll oversee a seasoned team of reporters and editors and ensure MarketWatch delivers lightning-quick, sharp and accessible market intelligence from the opening bell to the closing print. The Markets Editor also helps millions of readers, from professional traders to everyday investors, understand what the day's market gyrations mean for their portfolios and their future. This is a career-defining opportunity to further elevate MarketWatch's coverage: deepening our relationship with our audience, raising the bar on our daily reporting, and uncovering innovative ways to engage money-curious readers across platforms.

Requirements

At least 10+ years of financial journalism experience, with 2+ years in an editing or leadership role
Strong knowledge of markets and economic data, with the ability to translate complex moves into clear, relevant coverage
Proven ability to edit and publish under tight deadlines
Exceptional headline-writing and copy-editing skills
Demonstrated experience leading and coaching reporters
Clear and decisive communication style, especially in high-pressure moments

Nice To Haves

Expertise in stocks, bonds, options, rates, crypto or FX, preferred
Experience with live blogs, newsletters, or video formats, preferred
Familiarity with market data tools and charting applications, preferred

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day markets coverage from pre-market setup through the closing bell.
Direct and edit a team of reporters covering stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, and crypto.
Make real-time decisions on what stories to pursue, what to hold, and what to skip.
Write and edit compelling headlines that cut through the noise, drive readership, and meet SEO best practices.
Shape the daily workflow: morning outlooks, intraday updates, closing wraps and handoffs to our teams covering markets in after hours and internationally.
Orchestrate our daily live coverage of financial markets.
Maintain high standards of speed, accuracy, and clarity under deadline pressure.
Coach and develop talent, including deputies and potential future leaders.
Collaborate across desks (economy, personal finance, investing) to bring unique MarketWatch angles to broader coverage.
Experiment with digital formats-live blogs, newsletters, and other approaches that engage readers in real time.