Talent Scout/Host

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

About the Role:

The Talent Scout / Host identifies, secures, and hosts top-tier talent for The Trust at The Wall Street Journal—bringing WSJ-level credibility, warmth, and authority to live and filmed experiences. This role requires 12+ years of experience across talent booking, interviewing, hosting, or programming within media, events, or branded content environments.

You Will:

• Source and cultivate relationships with creators, executives, cultural leaders, and category experts, with a focus on C-suite and high-profile talent.

• Lead outreach, pitching, negotiation, and deal-making in partnership with internal stakeholders.

• Host and moderate onstage and on-camera conversations, delivering thoughtful, well-paced discussions aligned with audience and brand objectives.

• Prepare detailed briefs, interview questions, and run-of-show materials to ensure seamless execution.

• Manage logistics including scheduling, talent prep, approvals, and coordination across teams.

• Uphold the premium editorial standards, authority, and professionalism associated with WSJ.

You Have:

• 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 both live and filmed settings.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and timelines.

• Polished, credible on-camera and onstage presence aligned with a premium media brand.

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

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

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Media Sales

Job Category: Marketing & Product Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $165,000 - $190,000

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.

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Req ID: 54714