Story Editor

About the Team:

Since 1921, Barron's has delivered the need-to-know information for all those seeking to accumulate wealth, and provided a robust understanding of what propels the markets and business community. At the forefront, Barron's is a catalyst for economic change with a powerful network of influential business leaders, financial advisors, institutional and affluent individual investors among its audience. Readers look to the publication for daily unparalleled financial information and expertise to drive results in our world and the markets.

About the Role:

Barron's is seeking a Story Editor to join a team of talented editors on Barron's digital news desk. This editor should have solid news judgement, impeccable editing chops, and a passion for reaching readers online with timely and thoughtful analysis of financial markets, the economy, and corporate America.

You Will:

+ Edit, rewrite, and publish everything from breaking news alerts and live coverage files to analysis and in-depth features for Barron's

+ Coach and direct reporters to ensure timely, quality journalism

+ Collaborate with the art department and graphics team to ensure our stories have the appropriate charts, tables, photos, and illustrations to create a compelling experience for readers

+ Team up with other editors who oversee the homepage, social media channels, and mobile app to highlight our biggest and newsiest stories

You Have:

+ Minimum of 7 years editing experience, preferably in business/markets/finance

+ Solid news judgment, and an ability to edit quickly and accurately on deadline

+ Experience editing at a major publication

+ Expertise in finance, markets, and business

+ Knowledge of SEO and digital best practices

+ A knack for writing snappy headlines and ledes

+ A sharp eye for graphics, charts, illustrations, and photos

Our 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

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Reasonable accommodation:
Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process.

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Business Area:
Dow Jones - W&I - Barrons Newsroom

Job Category:
Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $110,000 - $140,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.

As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.

The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..

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