Editorial Page Writer/Researcher, Opinion Newsletters

Job Description:

Editorial Page Writer/Researcher, Opinion Newsletters in New York, NY

Job description:

The Wall Street Journal’s 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 page’s 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 Journal’s 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 page’s free market philosophy

• Research region-specific topics that are of interest to the Journal’s Opinion audience; develop arguments and write persuasive opinion articles for the newsletter/column 

• Collaborate with the Opinion section’s data, SEO, and social media teams to optimize the newsletter/column’s 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

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Editorial

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000

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