Markets Editor: Lead Coverage & Trends

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and retirement package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal seeks an ambitious Editor, Markets based in New York to lead coverage of financial markets, guide a team of reporters, and shape daily and feature stories with depth and pace. You’ll supervise editing, develop high-impact investigations, and collaborate across desks to engage a broad audience.

We value data storytelling, visual storytelling, and a strong track record in business journalism, with a focus on market dynamics and investor behavior.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in business journalism and understanding of financial markets.
• Experience as a story editor or strong writing skills if editing experience is not present.
• Desire to cultivate talent and help reporters reach their potential.
• Ability to analyze data quickly and tell complex stories creatively.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Journal’s markets coverage, leading a team of reporters at a high level.
• Develop ambitious feature ideas with reporters and coordinate publication with stakeholders.
• Line edit stories with input from the deputy editor.
• Cultivate sources across investing, including traders and fund managers.
• Guide reporters to contribute insights for WSJ Live Markets and related platforms.
• Collaborate with product and tech teams to broaden markets coverage to a wider audience.

Skills

10+ years experience

Story editor

Talent development

Data storytelling

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

The Wall Street Journal seeks an ambitious Editor, Markets based in New York to lead coverage of financial markets, guide a team of reporters, and shape daily and feature stories with depth and pace. You’ll supervise editing, develop high-impact investigations, and collaborate across desks to engage a broad audience.

We value data storytelling, visual storytelling, and a strong track record in business journalism, with a focus on market dynamics and investor behavior.