Deputy Editor, Investigations

$100,000 - $250,000/Yr

Dow Jones - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a Deputy Investigations Editor to play a pivotal role in shaping its award-winning investigations coverage. This position is integral to the Journal's ambition to produce distinctive and revelatory work that stands out in the media landscape. The Deputy Investigations Editor will manage a team of reporters and editors, collaborating with colleagues globally to ensure that all investigations adhere to the highest standards of reporting and editing that the Wall Street Journal is known for. This role involves working closely with the Editor of Investigations to set the tone for the Journal's most significant stories, leveraging investigative talents to uncover hidden truths and unknown narratives. In this role, the Deputy Investigations Editor will be responsible for guiding the team through the entire investigative process, from story conception and reporting to final edits and headlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, particularly in handling complex projects in business and finance, and will be expected to uphold the Journal's tradition of excellence while thinking creatively about how to engage a digital audience. The position requires significant experience in leading large teams through major investigations, ensuring that the work produced is not only of the highest quality but also innovative and compelling for readers. The Deputy Investigations Editor will also be tasked with identifying and seizing storylines, providing guidance to reporters and editors to achieve success, and finding unique opportunities to tell stories that cannot be found elsewhere. This role is crucial for maintaining the competitive edge of the investigative team and ensuring that the Journal continues to deliver world-class journalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of reporters and editors in the investigations department.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom to break stories, including data journalists.
• Identify and seize compelling storylines, guiding reporters and editors to success.
• Oversee all aspects of investigative stories from conception to final edits and headlines.
• Run a highly competitive team of investigative reporters to produce world-class journalism.
• Ensure all investigations meet the highest standards of Wall Street Journal reporting and editing.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of journalism experience dealing with high-profile stories.
• Experience managing reporters is beneficial.
• A keen sense of the Journal's audience, both present and future.
• Demonstrated ability to help reporters craft appealing features.
• Ability to handle complex and sensitive coverage.
• Commitment to ambitious and distinctive investigative journalism.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in tackling complex projects in business and finance.
• Willingness to experiment with new storytelling methods.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, and transportation benefits.
• Elective benefits that employees can select to fit their personal needs and situations.