AI & VC Editor: Lead Breakthrough Tech Coverage

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an accomplished editor based in San Francisco to lead our AI and tech coverage. You will guide reporters in shaping exclusive news, long-form investigations, and enterprise stories about AI labs, venture capital, and the fast-changing tech landscape.

You will manage a high-velocity team across time zones, balance quick scoops with ambitious long-form work, and drive agenda-setting reporting that informs readers worldwide.

Qualifications

• At least 5–7 years of professional journalism experience, with 3+ years editing tech/AI coverage.
• Demonstrated editorial management capabilities and strong deadline discipline.
• Ability to shape tips into exclusive news, features, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team to dominate AI tech coverage including labs, VC funding, and key players.
• Turn tips and memos into exclusive news, long-form investigative work, and features.
• Build deep sourcing networks across researchers, engineers, founders, and VCs.

Skills

Journalism

Editing leadership

Tech/AI coverage

Storytelling

Job description

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an accomplished editor based in San Francisco to lead our AI and tech coverage. You will guide reporters in shaping exclusive news, long-form investigations, and enterprise stories about AI labs, venture capital, and the fast-changing tech landscape.

You will manage a high-velocity team across time zones, balance quick scoops with ambitious long-form work, and drive agenda-setting reporting that informs readers worldwide.