Branded Content Editor & Copy QA

dowjones; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Financial Health Programs

Cybersecurity Protection

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal Custom Content, part of The Wall Street Journal | Barron's Group, seeks an Associate Editor to support the Editorial Team. You will copy edit, QA, and write social copy for bespoke campaigns across WSJ, Barron's, and MarketWatch, while upholding strict standards and deadlines.

Ideal candidates are strong editors with versatile writing skills, AP style knowledge, and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or related field.
• 1–3 years writing and editing in branded, editorial, publishing, or copywriting roles.
• Superior proofreading with impeccable attention to detail.
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Familiarity with finance, technology, or business journalism is helpful but not required.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet hard deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and computer proficiency (Google Suite, MS Office).
• Familiarity with CMS tools and project management platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Copy edit and QA a mix of custom and supplied branded content across digital and print.
• Write social distribution copy and potentially act as writer or project editor for client partners.
• Develop and maintain editorial standards, processes, and tasks.
• Coordinate with editors, client success, social strategists, developers, designers, and clients to ensure timely deliverables.
• Rewrite and improve deliverables and social distribution documentation with new information.
• Verify sources and conduct research for fact-checking when applicable.
• Ensure content meets quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

AP Style

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Social copy writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or English

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office

WordPress

Ceros

Basecamp/Wrike/Asana

Job description

The Wall Street Journal Custom Content, part of The Wall Street Journal | Barron's Group, seeks an Associate Editor to support the Editorial Team. You will copy edit, QA, and write social copy for bespoke campaigns across WSJ, Barron's, and MarketWatch, while upholding strict standards and deadlines.

Ideal candidates are strong editors with versatile writing skills, AP style knowledge, and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.