Assistant Newsletter Editor, Opinion
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Creative Arts/Media
Journalism, PR / Communications, Digital Media / Production, Content Writer / Copywriter
Dow Jones & Co.
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, Market Watch 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.
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NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
Full time
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Job Description:About the Team:
The WSJ Opinion section has long served as a forum for intelligent, values‑driven commentary, dedicated to advocating a consistent philosophy that can be summed up as 'free markets, free people.' While we aim to persuade, every word we publish is the product of rigorous reporting, research and debate. WSJ Opinion offers sharp, original analysis and strong points of view on the news of the day.
This position will support the expansion of Opinion newsletters and will assist with the daily operation of the opinion section.
The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is looking for a talented editor to join our growing editorial team in New York as an assistant newsletter editor. We're seeking a high‑energy, collaborative team player who is dedicated to high journalism standards, possesses excellent editing skills, and can work effectively under deadline pressure. This position will be responsible for supporting the growth of our newsletter offerings, and requires a strong understanding of the newsletter format needs of audiences across multiple platforms.
The primary goal of this role is to engage a new and broader audience, particularly those interested in cultural commentary, by delivering high‑quality, compelling insights consistent with the Journal editorial page's free market philosophy while adopting a more personable tone and cultural lens. This assistant newsletter editor would report to the senior newsletter editor and partner with the editorial board and editorial features team to produce a premium newsletter sent five days a week.
You will support the team in adopting a more personable tone and cultural lens to broaden reach and connect with readers. Essential qualifications include a professional background in editorial writing and commentary, as well as significant experience with newsletter formats.
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who is eager to partner with colleagues across the Opinion section, including editorial board members, features editors, data, SEO, social media, and product teams. You should also be comfortable using data and audience feedback to craft content strategies that maximize reader affinity and drive subscription growth. A fundamental requirement for this position is familiarity with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which The Wall Street Journal's editorial page stands, alongside an appreciation for the new product's broader aperture and voice.
You will be based in our New York office.
Applicants should include a cover letter and resume.
You Will:- 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…
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