Newsletter Writer/Editor

Dow Jones & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Education Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Financial Health Programs

Cybersecurity Protection

Job summary

Dow Jones & Co. in New York City is seeking a Newsletter Writer/Editor to write, edit and help produce newsletters across MarketWatch's growing portfolio, including flagship products.

You will shape distinctive voices, formats and editorial approaches, bringing a conversational, personality-driven style to financial journalism and collaborating across audience, social, video and marketing teams to deepen reader engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in journalism, newsletters, or digital media.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for newsletters.
• Strong editorial judgment to identify engaging stories.
• Comfort using audience data and reader feedback to inform editorial decisions.
• Ability to explain complex financial topics clearly for a broad audience.
• Familiarity with newsletter platforms and audience-engagement tools.
• Ability to manage multiple newsletters in a fast-moving newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and help produce newsletters across MarketWatch's portfolio.
• Develop distinctive voices and formats for newsletters.
• Bring a conversational, personality-driven approach to financial journalism.
• Collaborate with audience, social, video and marketing teams to extend reach.
• Work with reporters and editors to identify stories and voices for newsletters.
• Use audience data and feedback to improve topics and engagement.
• Experiment with formats to build reader habits and engagement.
• Establish repeatable editorial practices to strengthen quality and execution.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Editorial judgment

Audience data

Newsletter management

Newsletter platforms

Collaboration

Tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line.

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Full time

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Job Description

About the Team

MarketWatch provides real-time business news, analysis and stock market data to the general public. Providing insight into what the news of the moment means for your money, empowering you to take control of financial decisions.

About The Role

The Newsletter Writer/Editor write, edit and help produce newsletters across MarketWatch's growing portfolio, including flagship products such as Don't Short Yourself and Need to Know. They will play a central role in shaping that future-helping MarketWatch grow its audience, deepen reader engagement and create new opportunities for journalism to connect with readers beyond the homepage.

You Will

• Write, edit and help produce newsletters across MarketWatch's growing portfolio, including flagship products such as Don't Short Yourself and Need to Know.
• Help develop distinctive voices, formats and editorial approaches for individual newsletters.
• Bring a conversational, personality-driven approach to financial journalism and help turn MarketWatch reporting into compelling newsletter experiences.
• Collaborate with audience, social, video and marketing teams to extend the reach and impact of MarketWatch's journalism.
• Work closely with reporters and editors across the newsroom to identify stories, ideas and voices that can strengthen our newsletters.
• Use audience data and reader feedback to improve subject matter, presentation and engagement.
• Experiment with formats and approaches that can build reader habits and deepen engagement
• Help to establish repeatable editorial practices that can strengthen the quality and execution of newsletters.

• Help establish distinctive voices for the new/relaunched newsletters
• Grow readership and engagement
• Create repeatable practices that improve the quality and execution

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in journalism, newsletters, or digital media or a related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with experience producing newsletters or other audience-focused journalism.
• Strong editorial judgment and an instinct for identifying stories and ideas that can build habits and deepen reader engagement.
• Comfort using audience data and reader feedback to inform editorial decisions.
• Ability to make complex financial and economic subjects accessible, useful and engaging for a broad audience.
• Familiarity with newsletter platforms and audience-engagement tools.
• Ability to manage multiple newsletters and priorities in a fast-moving newsroom.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Financial Health Programs
• Cybersecurity Protection

Learn more about us and our benefits click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.

Business Area

Dow Jones - Wealth & Investing

Job Category

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range

$120,000 - $140,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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