Lead Host, What's News — Multiplatform News Navigator

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a dynamic Host for What's News, a flagship franchise. You will be the face, voice, and driving personality behind the brand, guiding new audiences through a noisy news cycle across platforms including newsletters.

The ideal candidate is a true news junkie with a conversational writing style and a passion for connecting with readers beyond the inbox through vertical video, audio products, and live events. This role is based in New York.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a fast-paced digital newsroom.
• Exceptional, charismatic, voice-driven communication across text & multimedia.
• Proven on-camera and audio hosting experience with interview skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead host for the What's News brand and grow its footprint.
• Distill global business, finance, and geopolitical stories into clear takeaways.
• Write and curate the daily What's News newsletter with a conversational tone.
• Host reporter-to-camera videos, audio segments, and social media content.

Skills

Newsroom experience

On-camera hosting

Audience engagement

Story distillation

Voice-driven communication

Live interviewing

Job description

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a dynamic Host for What's News, a flagship franchise. You will be the face, voice, and driving personality behind the brand, guiding new audiences through a noisy news cycle across platforms including newsletters.

The ideal candidate is a true news junkie with a conversational writing style and a passion for connecting with readers beyond the inbox through vertical video, audio products, and live events. This role is based in New York.