Producer, Creative Arts​/Media, Content Writer ​/ Copywriter

Responsibilities

• Pitch story ideas tied to the news cycle that can be executed on a tight timeline, and contribute to longer‑term projects.
• Book, prepare for, record, and produce interviews with sources inside and outside the WSJ newsroom.
• Write scripts and shape narratives for episodes, with attention to pacing, tone, and story arc.
• Travel for and produce field reporting when stories require it.
• Log, cut, and arrange tape, build assemblies, score moments, and handle everything else production requires.
• Balance multiple episodes in production simultaneously.

• A minimum of 4 years producing audio in a fast‑paced, high‑volume newsroom or podcast operation.
• Experience producing a daily podcast is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to produce both long‑form and short‑form content across narrative and interview‑driven formats.
• Strong scriptwriting and story editing ability, with a feel for pacing and narrative structure.
• Solid technical skills across editing software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, or similar programs.
• Enthusiasm for a high‑intensity daily production schedule.
• A genuine passion for the Wall Street Journal's reporting and business news broadly.

Demonstrates expertise in producing audio content, including both long‑form and short‑form formats, with strong scriptwriting and story editing skills. Proficient in managing multiple production timelines while maintaining high‑quality narratives and technical execution.