Premium Talent Host & Executive Interviewer

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Insurance plans

Wellness resources

Education benefits

Family care benefits

Commuter transit program

Subscription discounts

Employee referral program

Financial health programs

Cybersecurity protection

Job summary

Dow Jones & Company, Inc. seeks a Talent Scout / Host for The Trust at The Wall Street Journal to identify, secure, and host top-tier talent for live and filmed experiences.

The role requires 12+ years of experience across talent booking, hosting, or programming within media, events, or branded content environments. You will cultivate relationships with creators and executives, lead negotiation with stakeholders, and host onstage and on-camera conversations while upholding WSJ standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in talent booking, hosting, interviewing, or programming across media, live events, or branded content.
• Proven network with access to senior executives, cultural leaders, and industry influencers.
• Exceptional live interviewing and moderation skills with strong editorial judgment.
• Comfort engaging high-profile and C-suite talent in live and filmed settings.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple workstreams and timelines.
• Polished, credible on-camera and onstage presence aligned with a premium media brand.

Responsibilities

• Source and cultivate relationships with creators, executives, cultural leaders, and category experts, focusing on C-suite and high-profile talent.
• Lead outreach, pitching, negotiation, and deal-making with internal stakeholders.
• Host and moderate onstage and on-camera conversations, delivering thoughtful, well-paced discussions.
• Prepare briefs, interview questions, and run-of-show materials for seamless execution.
• Manage logistics including scheduling, talent prep, approvals, and coordination across teams.
• Uphold the premium editorial standards and professionalism of WSJ.

Skills

Talent booking

Hosting

Interviewing

Networking with executives

Work with premium brands

Job description

Dow Jones & Company, Inc. seeks a Talent Scout / Host for The Trust at The Wall Street Journal to identify, secure, and host top-tier talent for live and filmed experiences.

The role requires 12+ years of experience across talent booking, hosting, or programming within media, events, or branded content environments. You will cultivate relationships with creators and executives, lead negotiation with stakeholders, and host onstage and on-camera conversations while upholding WSJ standards.