Deputy National Security Editor

The Wall Street Journal, a global news organization, is seeking an experienced and ambitious editor to join our Washington bureau as Deputy National Security Editor. In this role, you will help lead coverage of the most critical issues in U.S. foreign policy, defense, and global geopolitics.

• Manage Daily Coverage:
  Oversee the daily news flow on the national security beat, ensuring fast, accurate, and indispensable reporting on the Pentagon, State Department, and intelligence community.
• Drive Excellence:
  Work closely with reporters to sharpen their storytelling, helping them develop must-read stories about the most dynamic people and issues in U.S. geopolitics.
• Coach and Mentor:
  Act as a hands‑on editor and coach for a seasoned team of reporters, providing guidance on narrative structure and investigative techniques.
• Collaborate Strategically:
  Work with the National Security Editor and other senior editors in Washington, New York, and the World team to set coverage priorities and coordinate a seamless global narrative.
• Innovate Digitally:
  Champion new storytelling formats and use digital‑publishing tools to ensure our journalism reaches and engages a sophisticated global audience.

• Elite Editing
  
  Skills:
  
  A mastery of narrative structure and the ability to turn complex geopolitical maneuvers into clear, compelling prose.
• Audience Thinking: A keen sense of the Journal's audience and a strong desire to work across coverage areas and mediums—including video, graphics, and data—to produce top‑notch journalism.
• Subject Mastery: A deep understanding of U.S. geopolitics and the inner workings of the Defense and State departments and the intelligence community.
• Cool Under Fire:
  Impeccable judgment and the ability to exercise it under intense deadline pressure.
• Proven Track Record: A minimum of 4 years of high‑level journalism experience, with a significant portion dedicated to covering or editing national security or foreign policy.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Base Pay Range: $150,000 – $175,000. The role also includes a comprehensive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience align with the Journal's mission and how you would approach leading a national security team by July 28th.

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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.
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