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The Wall Street Journal seeks a Senior Newsletter Editor for its Direct Audience team to shape the Journal’s voice in readers’ inboxes and create a cohesive newsletter experience. The editor will coach reporters in newsletter-first writing, edit flagship and personality-led newsletters, and use audience feedback and engagement data to improve content. The role is based in New York and reports to the Director of Direct Audience.
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The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV). If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you. Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line. NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas Full timeJob_Req_54991 Job Description: Senior Newsletter Editor The Wall Street Journal is seeking a Senior Newsletter Editor to shape the Journal's voice in the inbox as part of the Direct Audience team. In this position, you will ensure that no matter which newsletter a reader opens, it feels like a premium, cohesive experience. You will coach and train reporters to write in a newsletter-first style, helping them hone their individual voices and connect directly with their audiences. The ideal candidate is a sharp editor and a natural teacher who champions a conversational, inbox-native approach that builds loyalty and trust with our readers. This role is based in New York and reports to the Director of Direct Audience. You will: * Establish and champion a distinct, engaging WSJ voice across our entire portfolio of newsletters. * Edit flagship and personality-led newsletters daily, enlivening the copy to ensure our products are as compelling and digestible as possible. * Work hands-on with writers across coverage desks to translate their deep expertise into a conversational, inbox-native format. * Ensure a premium, cohesive reader experience across the portfolio, transitioning our newsletters into conversational, relationship-building formats. * Monitor audience feedback, open rates, and engagement data to continuously iterate on subject lines, formats, and copy. You have: * 7+ years of experience editing and writing, with a deep expertise in newsletter strategy and production. * A proven knack for voice and tone-you know how to make copy sing and keep readers hooked. * Demonstrated experience coaching writers, with a talent for helping traditional reporters adapt their work into conversational, digital-native formats. * A deep understanding of the shifting media landscape and the importance of transitioning to a personality-led, relationship-first model. * A highly collaborative mindset, comfortable working across coverage desks to elevate the newsroom's work in the inbox. * A self-starter mentality and a relentless passion for advocating for the reader. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets Reasonable AccommodationWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for
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