Consumer Goods Deputy Editor

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Consumer Goods Deputy Editor to enhance its shopping coverage. This role involves editing and writing engaging articles that help readers make informed purchasing decisions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in consumer goods journalism, a strong command of SEO practices, and a meticulous approach to editing. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality content that resonates with consumers, ensuring they have the best resources for their shopping needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented editor to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in consumer goods reporting/editing.
• Strong knowledge of product guides and service content.

Responsibilities

• Edit and write articles on shopping, travel, style, and technology.
• Ensure accuracy and journalistic standards for all content.

Skills

Consumer Goods Reporting

Editing Skills

SEO Knowledge

Journalism Best Practices

Detail-oriented Editing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

Consumer Goods Deputy Editor in NEW YORK , New York

Consumer Goods Deputy Editor

Buy Side from WSJ is seeking an experienced editor with a keen eye for quality to edit and write shopping coverage for a consumer audience. This editor will play a key role in our operation to help readers make smart shopping decisions, from picking out the perfect gift for your mother-in-law to finding the best cashmere sweater.

The candidate must have experience editing and writing articles on consumer goods topics, have strong knowledge of product guides and service content.

The candidate should be adept at suggesting edits, wording and sourcing to improve articles.

The ideal candidate will have a news reporting background and be familiar with journalism best practices and SEO best practices.

About Buy Side from WSJ:

Dow Jones’s reviews and recommendations site is independent of The Wall Street Journal newsroom, and dedicated to helping consumers make smart decisions about how to spend their time and money.

About the Role:

This editor will ensure that articles meet high quality standards of journalism while responsibly guiding readers. Topics this editor will cover include: shopping, travel, style, home & decor, food & drink, technology and wellness.

You Will:

Ability to edit and/or write multiple stories per week.

Give consumer goods articles close copy edits, and work closely with the staff consumer goods writer to ensure accuracy and adherence to the Buy Side Style Guide and Buy Side consumer goods reporting standards.

Be meticulous in examining copy, making sure it is independent and unbiased.

Ensure that sources/sourcing are appropriate for the topic.

Have an understanding of the WSJ.com audience to ensure articles are a fit for the brand environment.

Work proactively with partners in the spirit of helping teammates provide useful service to readers.

Recommend linking opportunities to recent WSJ news articles where topics align.

Ensure accuracy and journalistic standards for all content.

You Have:

5+ years of consumer goods reporting/editing experience.

A track record of detail-oriented editing.

Experience working for a commerce brand preferred.

Experience using SEO insights to identify new content areas and to improve the performance of articles.

Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, while delivering quality content.

Ease and speed in identifying problems in copy and clearly communicating changes needed, suggesting specific edits and wording.

Familiarity with affiliate revenue operations and search engine optimization is preferred.

Ideal candidates will have experience working on staff in a news environment.

NYC-area to attend in-person weekly meetings preferred, though qualified remote candidates will be considered.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.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 [e-mail]. 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.

Business Area: Dow Jones - Media Sales

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate

Pay Range: $110,000 - $135,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

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, please reach out to us at [e-mail] . Please put “Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.