Lead Editor — AI, VC & Tech Coverage

Nashville Public Radio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal in San Francisco is seeking an accomplished editor to lead our coverage of AI, venture capital, and the race for superintelligence. You will guide a team of reporters, shaping tips into exclusive news breaks and long-form investigations.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in journalism with 3+ years editing tech/AI, strong deadline discipline, and a proven ability to build trusted sourcing networks across researchers, founders, and venture partners.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of journalism experience with at least 3 years editing tech/VC/AI coverage.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to guide reporters in complex tech topics.
• Proven ability to develop exclusive stories and long-form investigations under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of reporters to dominate AI labs, venture capital, and related topics.
• Turn tips and memos into exclusive news breaks and in-depth features.
• Expand sourcing across researchers, founders, and VC executives to deepen coverage.
• Balance fast news with long-range, agenda-setting journalism.
• Collaborate across global bureaus and formats to deliver cohesive tech reporting.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Line editing

Storytelling

Sourcing networks

Job description

The Wall Street Journal in San Francisco is seeking an accomplished editor to lead our coverage of AI, venture capital, and the race for superintelligence. You will guide a team of reporters, shaping tips into exclusive news breaks and long-form investigations.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in journalism with 3+ years editing tech/AI, strong deadline discipline, and a proven ability to build trusted sourcing networks across researchers, founders, and venture partners.