Associate Editor
Dow Jones & Co.
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Job summary
Dow Jones & Co. seeks an Associate Editor to support The Trust's Editorial Team, assisting executive editors daily. You will copy edit and QA custom content across digital and print, and write social media and ad copy.
You will standardize editorial processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage deliverables across finance, technology, B2C, B2B, healthcare, real estate, and luxury, and maintain high-quality standards under deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or related field.
- 1-3 years of writing and editing experience in a branded, editorial, publishing, or copywriting capacity.
- Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with AP Style.
Responsibilities
- Copy editing of all supplied content and select custom programs for accuracy, grammar, syntax, and style.
- Quality assurance across digital, print, and video deliverables.
- Craft impactful social media and advertising copy.
- Coordinate across teams to update copy edit and QA processes for video and audio content.
- Revise deliverables and social distribution documents with new information.
- Write, edit, and proofread internal marketing requests (newsletters, invitations, ads).
- Verify sources and perform independent fact-checking.
- Work with account managers, writers, editors to ensure on-time delivery.
- Upload content into CMS for various programs.
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Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.
NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
Full time
Job_Req_55066
Wall Street Journal Custom Content is part of The Wall Street Journal | Barron's Group advertising department and executes bespoke content and video programs for the digital and print editions of The Wall Street Journal, Barron's and MarketWatch. Our diverse group is made up of editors, designers, video producers, developers, account managers, and content strategists who work together to create award-winning campaigns for our clients.
The Associate Editor will support The Trust's Editorial Team, providing assistance to and collaborating with the managing, executive, and senior editors on a daily basis. They will be copy editing and quality assuring best-in-class custom and supplied branded content across digital and print, with opportunities to write meaningful, compelling copy for social media and advertising units.
The role will include creating, standardizing, and maintaining editorial standards, processes, and tasks. They will also work closely with a cross-functional team of editors, client success managers, social strategists, developers, and designers, as well as clients, as needed, to manage the timely execution of deliverables for custom and supplied content products across multiple verticals, including finance, technology, B2C, B2B, healthcare, government, real estate, and luxury.
They will be responsible for copy editing and QAing video and audio content, as well as overhauling and implementing new processes for both. In addition to regularly writing social distribution copy for clients, they will also have the opportunity to work as writer or project editor for a variety of our client partners, as well.
The ideal candidate is highly proficient at copy editing and proofreading, with excellent, versatile writing skills (short-form, long-form, and headline writing), plus laser-focused detail orientation for quality assurance. They are comfortable juggling multiple projects and working under strict deadlines. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and knowledge of AP Style. Creativity and flexibility to communicate advertisers' objectives to the WSJ audience in a fresh, organic way is a must.
- Copy editing of all supplied content as well as select custom programs for accuracy, grammar, syntax, and style
- Quality assurance across digital, print, and video deliverables
- Craft impactful social media and advertising copy
- Coordinate across teams to update copy edit and QA processes and best practices for video and audio content for all verticals
- Revise current WSJCC deliverables and social distribution doc with all pertinent and new information
- Write, edit, and proofread internal marketing requests (e.g., newsletters, invitations, ads, etc.)
- Verify sources and perform independent research for fact-checking, as applicable
- Work with account managers, writers, and editors to assure that content meets quality standards and is delivered on time
- Upload content into CMS for various supplied and custom programs
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or related field
- 1-3 years of writing and editing experience in a branded, editorial, publishing, or copywriting capacity (branded content experience preferred)
- Superior proofreading skills and impeccable attention to detail
- Knowledge of AP Style
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Familiarity with finance, technology, finance or business journalism is helpful but not required
- Other topics covered in our content include healthcare, government, logistics, luxury consumer, real estate, B2B, B2C, etc.
- Flexibility to adapt voice and tone based on WSJCC style as well as client needs
- Ability to juggle multiple projects
- Experience working under hard deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Outstanding computer skills a must (including Google Suite and MS Office)
- Familiarity with project management platforms (including Basecamp, Wrike, and Asana) a plus
- Knowledge of digital tools and content management systems, including Wordpress and Ceros, is helpful but not required
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Insurance Plans
- Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
- Education Benefits
- Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Financial Health Programs
- Cybersecurity Protection
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
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
We are 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 or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
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Base Pay Range: $65,000 - $85,000
We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.
NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
Full time
Job_Req_55066
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