Chief Editorial Design & Visual Storytelling

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones’ MarketWatch is seeking a Director of Editorial Design to lead the visual expression of our journalism from New York. This newsroom leadership role focuses on presenting money, markets and the economy through compelling, reader-centric design and storytelling.

The ideal candidate will own visual strategy, oversee a team, and partner with editors and product groups to elevate editorial experiences across platforms while embracing new formats and AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in editorial design, visual journalism, digital media or related field.
• Proven track record leading visual strategy in a newsroom or digital publisher.
• Strong portfolio of innovative editorial work in visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Serve as MarketWatch’s senior visual leader shaping presentation strategy across platforms.
• Shape and evolve a cohesive visual identity for MarketWatch across website, newsletters and social channels.
• Collaborate with Editor in Chief and newsroom teams on major editorial initiatives and reader-experience priorities.
• Lead visual strategy for homepage, story packaging, franchises and major news moments.
• Establish and maintain design standards to improve clarity and reader engagement.
• Work with editorial, product, audience, newsletter, social, video and marketing teams to create cohesive reader experiences.
• Identify opportunities where design and storytelling enhance journalism.
• Oversee visual contributors, freelancers, and manage budgets for creatives.
• Manage and mentor staff including a Data & Visuals Journalist and future hires.
• Encourage experimentation with AI-enabled tools and emerging storytelling formats.
• Ensure all visual work meets high editorial, ethical and journalistic standards.

Skills

Editorial design

Visual storytelling

Digital publishing

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Creative teams

UX familiarity

Emerging technology

Audience understanding

Job description

Dow Jones’ MarketWatch is seeking a Director of Editorial Design to lead the visual expression of our journalism from New York. This newsroom leadership role focuses on presenting money, markets and the economy through compelling, reader-centric design and storytelling.

The ideal candidate will own visual strategy, oversee a team, and partner with editors and product groups to elevate editorial experiences across platforms while embracing new formats and AI-enabled workflows.