Dow Jones - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is seeking a talented writer and researcher based in New York to join our expanding newsletter team. This role is pivotal in delivering regional news commentary that aligns with the Journal's editorial page's free market philosophy. The primary objective is to engage a new and broader audience interested in region-specific content by providing high-quality, compelling commentary and insights on political and economic developments across various states. The editorial writer/researcher will report directly to the lead writer and editor for Opinion newsletters and will play a crucial role in producing a twice-weekly newsletter that will also be published as a column. In this position, the writer/researcher will be responsible for researching region-specific topics, developing strong arguments, and crafting persuasive opinion articles that resonate with the Journal's Opinion audience. This includes conducting thorough and in-depth research to support editorial spinoffs from the newsletter/column that will appear in the Review and Outlook section and other editorial pages. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to independently research and report, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to fact-checking. They should be adept at writing confidently and concisely, framing opinions and arguments on a wide range of topics. Familiarity with online databases to extract relevant information is also essential. Additionally, the candidate should be comfortable responding to data and audience feedback to create content that appeals to both current and new audiences.