Live Markets Lead Writer - Real-Time Finance Coverage

Storyful; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal, based in New York, seeks a dynamic Lead Writer for Live Markets to anchor real-time coverage of the biggest shifts in business, finance, and the U.S. economy. You will translate complex market data into clear English for a highly educated audience and lead a high-visibility coverage effort.

You will work with editors and reporters across global bureaus to spot trends, synthesize data, and shape the voice and direction of Live Markets for a global readership.

Qualifications

• At least five years of financial journalism experience covering markets, economy, or corporate finance under deadline pressure.
• Ability to translate complex market data into clear, engaging copy for a highly educated audience.
• Proven experience leading real-time coverage and coordinating with multiple editors.

Responsibilities

• Lead real-time, live-blog coverage of market-moving events and economic reports.
• Coordinate with reporters and editors across newsrooms to craft clear, authoritative market commentary.
• Identify opportunities for original market storytelling using data and graphics.
• Shape the voice and strategic direction of Live Markets for a global audience.

Skills

Financial journalism

Breaking news

Data analysis

Collaboration

Job description

The Wall Street Journal, based in New York, seeks a dynamic Lead Writer for Live Markets to anchor real-time coverage of the biggest shifts in business, finance, and the U.S. economy. You will translate complex market data into clear English for a highly educated audience and lead a high-visibility coverage effort.

You will work with editors and reporters across global bureaus to spot trends, synthesize data, and shape the voice and direction of Live Markets for a global readership.