The Wall Street Journal · 1 day ago
Deputy Editor, Live Journalism
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expThe Wall Street Journal is seeking a Deputy Editor to join its Live Journalism team based in New York. This role involves shaping content strategy and editorial direction for WSJ's live journalism programming, while collaborating with journalists and managing multiple stakeholders to produce high-quality multimedia content for live events.
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Responsibilities
Shape content strategy and editorial direction for WSJ's live journalism programming, including conferences, live podcast tapings, reader meetups and other experiences
Set editorial priorities and ensure programming aligns with WSJ's journalistic standards and audience interests
Collaborate with newsroom leadership and desks across the organization to identify topics and journalists that should be elevated at our live journalism events
Provide editorial guidance and mentorship to a team of producers and journalists
Oversee the identification and pitching of a diverse, engaging slate of interview subjects for events, video, audio, and other platforms
Work with a team of journalists responsible for sourcing and booking news-making interviews with newsmakers, CEOs, and industry leaders
Leverage video and audio production expertise to shape compelling content across formats
Conduct or oversee pre-interviews and research, and ensure thoughtful preparation of questions
Handle talent representatives as well as production partners, making assertive editorial and production decisions under tight deadlines
Work closely with commercial-side colleagues on marketing, sales and logistics to execute successful events and programming
Partner with video, audio, social and audience teams to maximize reach and impact of live journalism
Coordinate with reporters and editors across coverage areas to identify and produce impactful interviews
Serve as a liaison between editorial and business teams while maintaining journalistic independence
Manage multiple projects at various stages of production across formats (live events, video, podcasts)
Maintain a strategic pipeline of programming that balances breaking news and long-term editorial goals
Ensure all journalistic and legal standards are followed at all times
Ability to work long hours and weekends as news developments and event schedules may warrant
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in news media with significant editorial leadership experience
Strong supervising producer background with demonstrated expertise in video and audio production
Proven track record working with or managing teams that book and produce content with high-profile subjects such as CEOs, newsmakers, and industry leaders, preferably at a top-tier news organization
Deep understanding of the production process for live events, video projects and podcasts
Strong strategic thinking and content planning abilities
Experience collaborating with commercial teams on events or programming while maintaining editorial integrity
Exceptional communication, writing and editorial skills with careful attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage competing priorities
Team player who has ease working with senior leadership, talent, freelancers and cross-functional partners
Deep understanding of and interest in The Wall Street Journal's core topic areas
Comfort working across multiple platforms and formats with strong multimedia storytelling instincts
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Physical health
Retirement and savings
Caregiving
Emotional wellbeing
Transportation
Elective benefits
Company
The Wall Street Journal
Winner of 40 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism, The Wall Street Journal includes coverage of U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49M2015-03-31Angel· $0.49M
Leadership Team
Nitin Rakesh
Member, CEO Council
Oren Zaslansky
Member, CEO Council
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