Editorial Page Writer/Researcher, Opinion Newsletters
Editorial Page Writer/Researcher, Opinion Newsletters
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$ 100000 - 125000
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Job Description:
Editorial Page Writer/Researcher Opinion Newsletters in New York NY
Job description:
The Wall Street Journals Opinion section is looking for a New York-based writer and researcher to join our growing newsletter team in providing regional news commentary that reflects the Journal editorial pages free market philosophy. The goal is to target a new and broader audience particularly interested in region-specific content by delivering high-quality compelling commentary and insights on developments in the states with a focus on politics and economics. This editorial writer/researcher will report to the lead writer and editor for Opinion newsletters and contribute to the production of a twice-weekly newsletter that will also publish as a column. This person will be expected to research region-specific topics develop arguments and write persuasive opinion articles that are of interest to the Journals Opinion audience. In addition to researching their own commentary contributions they will also conduct thorough and in-depth research in support of editorial spinoffs from the newsletter/column that will appear in the Review and Outlook section and elsewhere in the editorial pages.
Strong candidates will be skilled in both independent research and reporting obsessed with details a diligent fact-checker and skilled with sources. They should be able to write well framing opinions and arguments on every topic in a confident concise and authoritative manner. They should also have some familiarity with accessing online databases to ferret out information. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable reacting to data and audience feedback to produce content that resonates with current and new audiences.
Responsibilities include:
Assist with the production and curation of a twice-weekly states-focused newsletter and companion column with a heavy emphasis on regional political and economic issues that reflect the Journal editorial pages free market philosophy
Research region-specific topics that are of interest to the Journals Opinion audience; develop arguments and write persuasive opinion articles for the newsletter/column
Collaborate with the Opinion sections data SEO and social media teams to optimize the newsletter/columns content for email and other platforms based on audience data and feedback.
Edit and fact-check content selected for the newsletter/column
Collaborate with editorial board members editorial writers and columnists on editorial spin-offs from the newsletter/column and conduct thorough and in-depth research in support of those efforts
Participate in editorial board meetings
Strong candidates will have the following skills and experience:
College graduate with 5 years of reporting and writing experience preferably with an emphasis on political and economic content.
It is essential that candidates be familiar with the ideas philosophy and principles for which the Wall Street Journal editorial page stands.
Familiar with the use of online databases such as Factiva PACER Courtlink CitizenAudit etc.
Flexible to work weekends/evening hours as news developments may warrant
High level of proficiency in writing
The ability to work under deadline pressure
Business Area:
Dow Jones - EditorialJob Category:
Editorial/JournalismUnion Status:
Non-Union rolePay Range: $100000 - $125000We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidates experience industry knowledge location technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract engage and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary for bonus eligible roles targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.For benefits eligible roles in addition to cash compensation the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package with a variety of physical health retirement and savings caregiving emotional wellbeing transportation and other benefits including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..Employment Type
Full-Time
