Markets Editor

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an ambitious, high‑energy editor to oversee coverage of financial markets, guiding a team of expert journalists as they chronicle how Americans invest across stocks, bonds, crypto, and other assets. The role involves uncovering market swings, identifying hot trades, and spotlighting key figures, while developing high‑impact feature stories and experimenting with visual storytelling across video, audio, and emerging platforms. This marquee coverage is central to the WSJ and highly visible across all platforms. The position is based in New York and reports to Financial Editor Amol Sharma.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Journal’s coverage of markets news, managing a team of reporters at a high level
• Develop ambitious feature story ideas with reporters and collaborate with newsroom stakeholders to orchestrate their publication
• Line edit stories with the help of a deputy editor
• Work with reporters to cultivate sources across the investing world, including traders and fund managers
• Guide reporters to contribute incisive posts for WSJ Live Markets, the widely‑read platform for real‑time markets coverage and analysis
• Collaborate with product and tech teams to develop products that put WSJ markets coverage on the map with a wider audience

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in business journalism and command of the dynamics of financial markets
• Experience as a story editor, or strong writing skills if you haven’t edited before
• A desire to cultivate talent and help reporters achieve their potential
• The ability to analyze data quickly and tell complicated stories in creative ways
• An entrepreneurial, collegial spirit

Pay

Base Pay Range: $180,000 – $220,000. Compensation is competitive and flexible, varying based on experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Bonus targets are determined based on market benchmarks and individual contributions.

Benefits

The role includes a comprehensive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees.