Senior Editor, National Security & Geopolitics

Dow Jones / The Wall Street Journal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wall Street Journal in Washington, D.C. is seeking an experienced editor to join our Washington bureau as Deputy National Security Editor. You will help lead coverage of U.S.

foreign policy, defense, and global geopolitics, reporting to the National Security Editor. You will edit ambitious investigations and mentor reporters while shaping a compelling narrative for a global audience. With at least four years of high-level journalism experience, you will collaborate across desks to set

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of high-level journalism experience, with national security or foreign policy coverage.
• Ability to edit ambitious long-form features and investigations.
• Strong command of narrative structure and reporting standards.
• Experience supervising reporters and developing story angles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily coverage on national security beat and ensure fast, accurate reporting.
• Edit long-form features and investigations for clarity and impact.
• Mentor reporters on narrative structure and investigative techniques.
• Collaborate with senior editors to set coverage priorities.
• Champion new storytelling formats and digital publishing tools.

Skills

Editing mastery

Narrative storytelling

Geopolitics knowledge

Deadline pressure

Journalism experience

Job description

The Wall Street Journal in Washington, D.C. is seeking an experienced editor to join our Washington bureau as Deputy National Security Editor. You will help lead coverage of U.S.

foreign policy, defense, and global geopolitics, reporting to the National Security Editor. You will edit ambitious investigations and mentor reporters while shaping a compelling narrative for a global audience. With at least four years of high-level journalism experience, you will collaborate across desks to set