Letters Editor, Opinion — Spark Reader Debate

Dow Jones; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Education benefits

Maternity/Paternity leave

Family care benefits

Commuter transit program

Subscription discounts

Employee referral program

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section in New York is seeking a Letters Editor to join our growing editorial team. This role is ideal for a collaborative editor with sharp news judgment and knowledge of current affairs, excellent editing skills and a commitment to high journalistic standards.

The Letters Editor is responsible for selecting and editing the daily Letters to the Editor column, published Monday through Saturday in print and online.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years editing experience, preferably covering political, economic or cultural content.
• Familiarity with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which The Wall Street Journal's editorial page stands.
• Proficiency in writing, copy-editing and proofreading.
• Exceptional editing skills and sound editorial judgement.
• Familiarity with audience insights, newsroom analytics and digital engagement strategies.
• The ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends on occasion as news developments require.

Responsibilities

• Review hundreds of daily submissions to select the most relevant, timely, and well-argued letters for the print and digital editions.
• Refine submissions for clarity, brevity, and grammar while preserving the author's original intent and 'voice'.
• Solicit letters in response to news coverage to encourage informed debate and reader engagement.
• Write accurate, engaging headlines optimized for print, search, social, and digital platforms.
• Pitch content ideas and occasionally contribute bylined articles.
• Participate in editorial board meetings and collaborate with Opinion writers and editors.

Skills

Editing

Copy editing

Proofreading

Newsroom analytics

Digital engagement

Deadline management

Flexible hours

Job description

The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section in New York is seeking a Letters Editor to join our growing editorial team. This role is ideal for a collaborative editor with sharp news judgment and knowledge of current affairs, excellent editing skills and a commitment to high journalistic standards.

The Letters Editor is responsible for selecting and editing the daily Letters to the Editor column, published Monday through Saturday in print and online.