National Security Editor

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The Wall Street Journal is seeking a visionary Bureau Chief to lead our national security coverage. As the primary leader of this high‑profile beat, you will set the editorial agenda for how the Journal covers the most critical issues in U.S. geopolitics. You will lead a team of world‑class reporters in Washington covering foreign policy, the Pentagon, the State Department and the intelligence community, ensuring our coverage is indispensable to global decision‑makers.

The Bureau Chief is responsible for the overall excellence of the bureau’s output, balancing the urgency of breaking news with sophisticated, deep‑diving investigative reporting that defines the Journal.

• Set the Strategy:
  Define the bureau’s coverage priorities, identifying the "big shifts" in global power, defense technology, and diplomatic strategy before they hit the mainstream.
• Lead the Team:
  Manage and mentor a seasoned team of reporters and a deputy editor, fostering a culture of excellence, high‑impact storytelling, and collaborative reporting.
• Drive Impact:
  Direct the bureau’s most ambitious projects, ensuring the Journal consistently delivers scoops, features and investigations that drive the global conversation.
• Collaborate Globally:
  Work closely with senior editors in New York and international bureaus to coordinate a seamless global narrative on national security.
• Innovate:
  Champion new storytelling formats and digital‑first strategies to expand the Journal’s reach and engage new audiences.

• 8+ years of experience in high‑level journalism, with a significant portion dedicated to covering or managing national security, foreign policy, or defense.
• Exceptional Editorial Vision:
  The ability to see the "big picture" and steer a team toward stories that matter most to a sophisticated global audience.
• Elite Editing
  
  Skills:
  
  A mastery of narrative structure and the ability to turn complex geopolitical maneuvers into clear, compelling prose.
• Cool Under Fire:
  Proven experience managing high‑stakes news cycles and making critical editorial decisions under intense deadline pressure.
• Deep Sourcing: A sophisticated understanding of the D.C. power structure and the instincts of a veteran investigative journalist.

This position is based in Washington, D.C.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how you would approach the job by January 29th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline.

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Business Area:
Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:
Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:
Non-Union role

Pay Range: 175,