Publishing Editor

3M HEALTHCARE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones Risk Journal in London seeks an experienced journalist to edit and direct coverage of global risk, compliance and regulatory issues affecting companies and financial institutions. The role demands a multi‑talented editor with interest in sanctions, human trafficking, anti‑corruption, financial crime, geopolitical, cybersecurity, climate and supply‑chain risks.

You will edit copy for clarity and fairness, drive coverage with reporters, and uphold the standards and integrity of a Dow

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of editing and/or reporting.

Responsibilities

• Exercise exceptional news judgment to identify news important to the Risk Journal audience.
• Help drive coverage and work with reporters to refine reporting and writing.
• Edit copy to ensure it is clear, accurate, fair and provides context.
• Uphold the standards, ethics and integrity of a Dow Jones journalist.
• Understand the Risk Journal audience and relevant current topics and trends.
• Communicate precisely and professionally, and be proactive rather than reactive.
• Be a part of an ambitious newsroom with a can‑do, startup culture and embrace change.

Skills

Editing

News judgment

Headlines writing

Collaborative work

Subject‑matter research

Workflow awareness

Job description

Overview

Dow Jones Risk Journal is seeking an experienced journalist to edit and direct coverage of global risk, compliance and regulatory issues affecting companies and financial institutions. The role requires a multi‑talented editor with an understanding of or eagerness to delve into areas such as sanctions, human trafficking, anti‑corruption, financial crime, geopolitical, cybersecurity, climate and supply‑chain risks. The Risk Journal serves risk, compliance, and legal professionals as well as executives responsible for assessing and mitigating risks across the business.

Responsibilities

• Exercise exceptional news judgment to identify news important to the Risk Journal audience.
• Help drive coverage and work with reporters to refine reporting and writing.
• Edit copy to ensure it is clear, accurate, fair and provides context.
• Uphold the standards, ethics and integrity of a Dow Jones journalist.
• Understand the Risk Journal audience and relevant current topics and trends.
• Communicate precisely and professionally, and be proactive rather than reactive.
• Be a part of an ambitious newsroom with a can‑do, startup culture and embrace change.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of editing and/or reporting.
• Ability to multi‑task; edit quickly and accurately; remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Ability to write compelling headlines and captions, and select visuals and data to complement and help tell stories.
• A collaborative mindset that is flexible and professional.
• Relevant subject‑matter expertise and an eagerness to learn new subject matter.
• Aware of how a global newsroom works, including an understanding of workflow.

EEO Statement

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.