Senior Markets Editor

Dow Jones•New York, NY

About The Position

Since 1921, Barron's has provided essential information for wealth accumulation and a deep understanding of market and business dynamics. Barron's serves as a catalyst for economic change, reaching influential business leaders, financial advisors, and investors with unparalleled daily financial information and expertise. Barron's is seeking a senior markets editor to lead its coverage of equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. This is a pivotal editorial role where markets journalism is fundamental to the publication's mission. The ideal candidate is an experienced financial journalist who can think strategically, act quickly, and maintain Barron's high standards of authority and precision across various story formats, from short market briefs to extensive cover stories.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial journalism, with a demonstrated track record of covering financial markets at a high level.
Deep knowledge of equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities, with the ability to translate complex market dynamics into compelling, reader-friendly journalism
Strong news judgment and an instinct for timing—knowing when a story needs depth and when it needs to move more quickly
Adept at data analysis

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior editorial voice on strategy and coverage planning, helping shape Barron's approach to markets journalism
Be a strong editor and writer who brings a distinctive and authoritative voice to markets coverage for both in-depth feature stories and short digital articles
Develop story ideas and guide writers from conception to publication
Accustomed to and energized by the fast pace of digital markets coverage
Collaborate with designers on data visualizations