Senior News Editor

Job Title

News Editor – World Coverage

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a high‑energy news editor to work at the heart of our newsroom focused on world coverage. You will collaborate with world bureaus and the breaking news team to ensure we are first or fast on the stories that matter most to our readers, and you will help elevate the digital experience for our audience.

• Ensure the newsroom is first or fast on big breaking world news stories.
• Act as a lead project manager, building rich digital experiences from story conception to completion.
• Champion world stories on our digital platforms, selecting and positioning the best stories for daily line‑ups.
• Write arresting headlines and craft news alerts.
• Oversee or helm world live blogs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in publishing, visual, audio, video, design and audience to create engaging content.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

• At least seven years of experience in world journalism.
• Strong editing experience and outstanding writing skills.
• Proven ability to build rich digital experiences for readers.
• Facility with images, charts, social media, and other elements of world journalism.
• Comfortable working across time zones with bureau chiefs and reporters.

Base Pay Range: $180,000 – $220,000. Compensation is determined by experience, skills, location and other factors. Roles may be bonus‑eligible and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview process.

To apply, submit a resume, a cover letter detailing how you would do the job, and five examples of your best work by July 31st. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the deadline.