Description
The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is seeking a Letters Editor to join our growing editorial team in New York.
The Letters Editor is responsible for selecting and editing the daily Letters to the Editor column, published Monday through Saturday in print and online.
Responsibilities:
- Review hundreds of daily submissions to select the most relevant, timely, and well-argued letters for the print and digital editions.
- Refine submissions for clarity, brevity, and grammar while preserving the author's original intent and "voice."
- Solicit letters in response to news coverage to encourage informed debate and reader engagement.
- Write accurate, engaging headlines optimized for print, search, social, and digital platforms.
- Pitch content ideas and occasionally contribute bylined articles.
- Participate in editorial board meetings and collaborate with Opinion writers and editors.
Requirements:
- At least 7 years editing experience, preferably covering political, economic or cultural content.
- Familiarity with the ideas, philosophy and principles of The Wall Street Journal's editorial page.
- Proficiency in writing, copy-editing and proofreading.
- Exceptional editing skills and sound editorial judgement.
- Familiarity with audience insights, newsroom analytics and digital engagement strategies.
- The ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
- Flexibility to work evenings or weekends on occasion as news developments require.
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