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Reporter - Travel, WSJ - NY

Employer
Dow Jones
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$DoE
Closing date
Apr 21, 2022

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Travel / Tourism
Discipline
Reporter

Job Details

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is looking for an enterprising reporter to cover travel for Life & Work, our desk focused on personal business, from workplace and money to travel and life. This newsy beat sits at the heart of our coverage area and is a topic of huge reader interest and journalistic opportunity.

Your reporting will inform, entertain - and often commiserate with - our audience as it navigates a changed landscape of travel. You'll take on issues from the added risks of cancellations and airline, cruise and hotel staffing shortages to the trend in work-cations to the ethics of traveling to countries where local residents have little access to vaccines. You'll dive into the world of business travelers as they debate getting back on the road, and you'll stay on top of changing guidelines for travel to destinations around the world.

You'll contribute coverage to all Journal platforms and sections and deliver fast, insightful stories, along with deeper features and enterprise. And you'll have the opportunity to think innovatively about our digital storytelling and to engage with our audience.

You will:

-Report, write and fact-check an average of 1-2 stories a week;

-Develop close relationships with sources across the industry;

-Scour industry boards and publications, along with social media for hidden developments that can have massive consumer impact;

-Generate lots of ideas, on and off the news;

-Appear on WSJ podcasts and videos to talk about developments in travel.

You have:

-The ability to write quickly, accurately and conversationally;

-Attention to detail, meticulous fact-checking skills and the highest ethical standards;

-A keen eye for trends and opportunities for deeper stories;

-A background in covering business topics through a consumer lens;

-Strong collaboration skills; being a good colleague is a must

-At least 5 years of reporting experience

You will report to the Travel & Entertainment bureau chief. While you will likely start remotely, the job will eventually based in the WSJ's New York City office.

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter explaining how you would approach the job and 5 clips that are representative of your best work.

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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 .

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

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: 29649

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