Deputy Editing Chief

The Wall Street Journal seeks a dynamic leader and manager to assist the Editing Chief in running The Wall Street Journal’s fast-paced Publishing Desk, which has responsibility for editing content for all of the Journal’s platforms.

This editor sets and polices copy editing standards, organizes and schedules editors, advises on their edits, trains them as needed, tracks their progress and ensures the quality of their work.

This editor works closely with and supports the Senior Publishing Editors assigned to Core Coverage teams, further optimizing copy and presentation in conjunction with platform and audience teams.

Successful candidates must have impeccable news judgment and the ability to make quick decisions under deadline pressure to serve the Journal’s audience and newsroom. A broad understanding of the mechanics and the art of journalistic writing and editing is required.