National Security Editor

Dow Jones & Co.
Washington D.C. – Full Time (Job )

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a visionary Bureau Chief to lead our national security coverage. You will set the editorial agenda for how the Journal covers the most critical issues in U.S. geopolitics and lead a team of world‑class reporters in Washington covering foreign policy, the Pentagon, the State Department and the intelligence community.

• 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 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:
  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.

Position is based in Washington, D.C. 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; the position may be filled before the deadline.

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