The Wall Street Journal is looking for a skilled, highly creative editor for its Washington bureau.

We're looking for someone who is invigorated by the demands of the current news cycle and the importance of delivering top-quality stories and visuals to readers.

You will work closely with bureau chiefs and reporters to meet and maintain WSJ's high standards through precise and concise editing, sharp and informative headlines and distinctive presentation, while taking on additional responsibilities to independently and quickly make decisions about breaking news and manage strategy on the top news of the day.

You must have exceptional news judgment and the ability to sharply edit and elevate stories of all types with speed and depth under deadline pressure.

In addition to breaking news, you will work on lively, in-depth feature stories and graphics on a variety of core subjects valued by our readers.

A deep interest in all areas of news, in particular national, political, world and business, is desired. Interest in and familiarity with political news and economics is a plus.

We're looking for a versatile editor who has the temperament to handle multiple articles and responsibilities across platforms. You must closely collaborate with reporters and editors around the world.

Experience in digital journalism is preferred as well as an appreciation of modern and innovative storytelling techniques. The ability to work a flexible schedule as news dictates is a plus.

You will report to the Washington, D.C., bureau chief.

You Will:

• Quickly and sharply edit for grammar, style, sense, jargon, accuracy, structure, balance and fairness.
• Step back and understand what's missing from a story package and work with reporters and bureau chiefs to add it in.
• Make coverage decisions when needed and organize colleagues to execute plans.

You Are / You Have:

• Proficient in numeracy and confident in analyzing the data behind a story.
• Experience editing different types of media, e.g., text, graphics, social-media descriptions and photo captions.
• Understand the value of on-page and search-engine optimization, notably headlines.
• Deep knowledge of digital and social-media strategy and tools.
• Understand WSJ's brand, content and various digital and print platforms.
• Thoroughly understand WSJ's audiences.
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The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video.

Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism.

The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).