Technology Editor, Barron's

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is looking for a seasoned editor to lead and expand their coverage of the technology sector. The candidate should have a minimum of eight years of experience in financial journalism, managing a team of reporters, and delivering engaging analysis on tech news.

The ideal applicant will possess deep knowledge of the tech sector and be prepared to edit long-form investigative pieces while maintaining Barron’s high journalistic standards.

This role includes a competitive base pay range of $135,000 - $155,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in financial journalism or tech reporting.
• Proven ability to deliver sharp analysis and engaging storytelling.
• Experience managing editorial teams and covering business news.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand coverage of the technology sector.
• Manage a team of reporters for timely analysis and enterprise stories.
• Edit complex stories under tight deadlines maintaining high standards.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Financial journalism

Technology sector knowledge

Analytical thinking

Team management

Job description

Barron’s is seeking a seasoned editor to lead and expand our coverage of the technology sector. As tech companies represent a disproportionate share of the market and investor interest, this role is central to our editorial mission.

The successful candidate will be a sharp thinker who can manage a team of reporters to deliver both timely digital analysis and deeply reported enterprise stories. We are looking for an editor who can move beyond the daily news cycle to provide the sophisticated financial perspective our readers expect. They will bring a deep understanding of the capital markets, corporate finance, and the technology industry, and the ability to edit complex stories under tight deadlines while maintaining Barron’s standards for trusted journalism.

The ideal candidate should be:

• Deeply knowledgeable of the tech sector, with the ability to translate complex market dynamics into compelling, reader-friendly journalism
• Ready to oversee a mix of coverage including earnings reports, product launches, and broader industry trends, with a consistent focus on what these events mean for investors.
• Prepared to manage a team of reporters covering the technology beat, ensuring high standards of accuracy, clarity, and analytical depth.
• Able to develop and edit long‑form enterprise stories and investigative pieces for the weekly Barron’s magazine and online.
• Set to coordinate coverage that intersects with other sectors, recognizing technology’s growing influence across the global economy.
• Willing to use data and metrics to help guide editorial decisions and optimize content for digital platforms and newsletters.

Applicants should have a minimum of eight years of experience in financial journalism, business reporting, or technology coverage, with a proven ability to deliver sharp analysis and engaging storytelling across multiple formats. Interested parties should send a resume, cover letter, and no more than 3 clips of stories overseen from start to finish in PDF form to [e-mail], [e-mail], or [e-mail].

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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Base Pay Range: $135,000 - $155,000

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.