Letters Editor, Opinion: Engage Readers & Curate Debate

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Education Benefits

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Family Care Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A leading media organization based in New York is searching for a Letters Editor to enhance reader engagement in the editorial section. This role involves selecting and editing letters for publication, soliciting responses to articles, and crafting engaging headlines across platforms. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of editing experience, strong knowledge of current affairs, and the ability to maintain high journalistic standards. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years editing experience.
• Familiarity with the WSJ's editorial page principles.
• Proficient in copy-editing and proofreading.
• Exceptional editorial judgment.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
• Flexibility to work weekends or evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Select relevant letters for print and digital editions.
• Edit submissions for clarity and grammar.
• Solicit letters for informed debate.
• Write engaging headlines optimized for various platforms.
• Contribute content ideas and articles as needed.

Skills

Editing experience

Political content knowledge

Writing proficiency

Audience engagement strategies

Job description

A leading media organization based in New York is searching for a Letters Editor to enhance reader engagement in the editorial section. This role involves selecting and editing letters for publication, soliciting responses to articles, and crafting engaging headlines across platforms. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of editing experience, strong knowledge of current affairs, and the ability to maintain high journalistic standards. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a hybrid work environment.