Deputy Bureau Chief, Bankruptcy & Restructuring News

Dow Jones; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Jones’ premium platform WSJ Pro is seeking a deputy bureau chief to lead coverage of financial distress, debt restructuring and corporate bankruptcy from New York. You will steer a team of reporters, shape coverage priorities, and drive high-impact stories for both Pro Bankruptcy and the Wall Street Journal’s general audience.

The role emphasizes enterprising leadership, strong editing, and collaboration with Pro editors to expand newsletters, data-driven analysis, and live journalism

Qualifications

• Demonstrated news judgment and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to write content that is sophisticated yet accessible.
• Focus on developing colleagues and subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Manage editorial content and strategy, driving coverage priorities and supervising Pro Bankruptcy’s team of reporters.
• Drive proprietary stories on corporate restructuring, distressed-debt investing and chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.
• Vet scoops on tight deadlines, editing coverage that is both sophisticated and accessible.
• Originate smart analysis on the news and trends shaping the restructuring market.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Pro editors and reporters on subjects like private credit, private equity and venture capital as needed.
• Co-lead production of Pro Bankruptcy’s flagship daily newsletter.

Skills

Leadership

Editorial experience

Team management

Editing

Strategic thinking

Job description

Dow Jones’ premium platform WSJ Pro is seeking a deputy bureau chief to lead coverage of financial distress, debt restructuring and corporate bankruptcy from New York. You will steer a team of reporters, shape coverage priorities, and drive high-impact stories for both Pro Bankruptcy and the Wall Street Journal’s general audience.

The role emphasizes enterprising leadership, strong editing, and collaboration with Pro editors to expand newsletters, data-driven analysis, and live journalism