Assistant Newsletter Editor, Opinion

Dow Jones

New York, NY, USA
Base: $75,000 - $95,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Hybrid
Newsletter editing and curation
Audience insights and data analysis
Collaboration with editorial and product teams
The WSJ Opinion section offers sharp, original analysis and strong points of view on the news of the day, dedicated to a consistent philosophy of free markets and free people

Job Summary

  • The WSJ Opinion section offers sharp, original analysis and strong points of view on the news of the day, dedicated to a consistent philosophy of free markets and free people.
  • This role supports the senior newsletter editor in producing a premium newsletter five days a week, focusing on engaging a broader audience with a personable tone and cultural lens.
  • Dow Jones provides comprehensive healthcare plans, paid time off, retirement plans, education benefits, family care benefits, and other employee programs.

Matching Summary

The WSJ Opinion section offers sharp, original analysis and strong points of view on the news of the day, dedicated to a consistent philosophy of free markets and free people.

Salary

Base: $75,000 - $95,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, paid time off, education benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • newsletter editing and curation
  • audience insights and data analysis
  • collaboration with editorial and product teams
  • high journalism standards
  • deadline-driven work environment
  • newsletter growth and engagement strategies

Nice-to-have

  • experience with cultural and political content
  • use of A/B testing and segmentation
  • writing persuasive opinion articles
  • flexibility for weekend/evening work
  • familiarity with SEO and social media
  • community building through interactive segments

Key Requirements

  • 2-4 years journalism experience with newsletters
  • experience growing newsletter subscribers and engagement
  • familiarity with Wall Street Journal editorial philosophy
  • strong writing, copy-editing, and proofreading skills
  • ability to work under deadline pressure

Work Rights

Not specified

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