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National Security & Foreign Policy Editor

Employer
Dow Jones
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$DoE
Closing date
Dec 16, 2021

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Finance
Discipline
Editor

Job Details

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an editor for national security and foreign policy with a particular focus on the U.S.-China relationship and strategic challenges.

Based in Washington D.C., you will manage a group of a dozen reporters, reacting to breaking news while anticipating next steps. You will oversee the output of daily stories and long-term, long-form enterprise pieces

You will cooperate extensively with the WSJ's Beijing bureau and other bureaus central to coverage of the U.S. push to enlist allies to counter China in military, economic and technological issues. An ability to coordinate coverage across time zones and to generate and lead stories with input from around the world is critical.

In addition to editing duties, you will have management responsibilities such as leading staff meetings, maintaining daily and weekly story budgets, and conducting performance reviews.

You must be fluent in international news events and be able to handle a demanding, high-pressure environment. You should have at least five years experience as an editor and be familiar with the White House, State Department, Pentagon, Congress, and intelligence agencies. International experience and experience as a manager are also valuable.

The Washington news team prizes its collegial atmosphere and such an attitude is a must for any candidate.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how you would approach the job.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: News/Editorial Group

About Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Req ID: 29014

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