Dow Jones · 1 day ago
Assistant Newsletter Editor, Opinion
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expDow Jones is a leading global news and information powerhouse, and they are seeking an Assistant Newsletter Editor for their Opinion section. This role involves supporting the senior newsletter editor in creating a premium newsletter focused on cultural commentary that aligns with the Journal's free market philosophy, while engaging a broader audience through effective content strategies and collaboration with various teams.
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Responsibilities
Support the senior newsletter editor in the writing, developing and curation of a five days-a-week premium newsletter with a heavy emphasis on cultural commentary that reflect the Journal editorial page's free market philosophy while adopting a distinct, personable voice and cultural lens
Support the senior newsletter editor in executing the strategy for the newsletter that is informed by audience insights and data
Collaborate with the Opinion section's data, SEO, and social media teams to build an audience and find opportunities to bring our journalism to new readers via email and other platforms
Work with editorial board members, editorial writers, columnists and features editors to share their reporting in newsletter form ensuring content is tailored to the distinct voice, cultural lens, and subscriber goals of the newsletter
Leverage newsletter best practices to support subscription growth and conversions, including advanced segmentation, testing, CTAs, and integration with broader subscription campaigns
Assist in developing strategies to build a community around the newsletter through interactive segments, reader feedback loops, surveys, live events, and AMAs that encourage two-way engagement
Use audience insights, A/B testing, and analytics to help refine content, formats, and tone to build loyalty and engagement over time
Experiment with voice, tone, and personalization to ensure newsletters feel direct, engaging, and native to readers' inboxes
Occasionally write persuasive opinion articles for the newsletter
Participate in editorial board meetings
Qualification
Required
At least 2-4 years of journalism experience with newsletters, preferably with an emphasis on political, cultural and economic content
Demonstrated experience supporting or building newsletters that achieved measurable growth in subscribers and engagement
A demonstrated record of success in growing and engaging audiences via email
It is essential that candidates be familiar with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which the Wall Street Journal editorial page stands, coupled with an eagerness to embrace the new product's broader aperture and more personable tone
High level of proficiency in writing, copy-editing and proofreading
Exceptional editing skills and sound editorial judgement
Demonstrates a command of editing and digital headline writing, especially for inboxes
Familiarity with audience insights and newsroom analytics
The ability to work under deadline pressure
Flexible to do weekend/evening work as news developments may warrant
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Education Benefits
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Family Care Benefits
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Company
Dow Jones
Dow Jones is a news and business information provider that delivers content to consumers and organizations via newspapers and more.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (72)
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2020 (39)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-12-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Almar Latour
CEO, Dow Jones & Publisher, The Wall Street Journal
Sarah Cottle
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Energy
Recent News
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