Deputy Chicago Bureau Chief

Deputy Bureau Chief Chicago The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal is looking for an ambitious sharp-minded Deputy Bureau Chief to help drive our newsroom from the heart of the Midwest. Based in Chicago youll help run a high-powered bureau responsible for chronicling the forces reshaping global commercefrom the farm fields and factories feeding the world to SpaceXs stratospheric ambitions the shifting battlefronts of defense and the cutthroat battle for your grocery cart.

As Deputy Bureau Chief you will play a central role in managing coaching and inspiring a talented team of reporters covering high-stakes fast-moving beats. You will ensure our coverage leads the conversation through quick-turn breaking news exclusive scoops clear analysis and ambitious agenda-setting enterprise journalism.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with the Bureau Chief to manage daily operations story assignments and long-term planning for the bureaus 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 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 newsrooms worldwide offices to elevate the teams coverage across all Dow Jones platforms.

What You Bring:

• At least 57 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.

This position is full-time and based in our Chicago office. You will report directly to the Chicago Bureau Chief.

To apply please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills experience and interests align with the expectations of the role by October 9th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $150000 - $170000

Were committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidates experience skills location and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles targets are determined based on multiple considerations including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health retirement wellbeing and more along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.