European Newswires Editor: Lead Fast Markets Coverage

The Wall Street Journal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones Newswires seeks an experienced Senior Editor to lead cross-asset coverage in Europe from our London headquarters. You will manage and inspire a team of reporters, coordinating with Asia-Pacific and Americas teams to ensure seamless day transitions and comprehensive coverage of sovereign debt, currencies, and digital assets.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, deep financial knowledge, and a proven ability to drive fast, accurate reporting while upholding ethics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record and several years of experience in leading and inspiring editorial teams to deliver impactful outcomes.
• Deep financial knowledge to quickly prioritize breaking news across sovereign/corporate debt, currencies, digital assets, and broader markets.
• Sharp writing and editing skills covering tone, structure, style, accuracy, balance, and fairness.
• A strong understanding of newsroom workflows, digital/print platforms, and the needs of Dow Jones Newswires' professional audience.
• Advanced proficiency with digital publishing systems and newsroom technologies.
• A well-honed sense of urgency with the ability to remain calm, decisive, and focused under pressure.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Precise, compassionate communication skills with a proactive, curious, and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of reporters to deliver fast headlines, quick stories, speedy context-rich analysis, and high-impact scoops.
• Manage seamless coverage handoffs from Asia-Pacific teams into the Americas' business day.
• Rapidly assess, edit, and publish breaking news with exceptional judgment, speed, accuracy, and adherence to core standards and ethics.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors across different regions and groups.
• Utilize publishing systems and technology to enhance the speed and efficiency of news monitoring, fact-checking, and cross-team communication.
• Properly code and tag headlines and content for various channels and digital platforms.
• Navigate guardrails around AI while exploring its potential for internal and external use.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Financial knowledge

Writing & editing

Newsroom workflows

Digital publishing

Calm under pressure

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Newsroom technology

Job description

Dow Jones Newswires seeks an experienced Senior Editor to lead cross-asset coverage in Europe from our London headquarters. You will manage and inspire a team of reporters, coordinating with Asia-Pacific and Americas teams to ensure seamless day transitions and comprehensive coverage of sovereign debt, currencies, and digital assets.

The role requires strong writing and editing skills, deep financial knowledge, and a proven ability to drive fast, accurate reporting while upholding ethics.