Deputy Editor, Loans - Buy Side from WSJ

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview:

The Buy Side from WSJ's editorial team is Dow Jones's reviews and recommendations site, dedicated to helping consumers make smart decisions about how to spend their time and money. This role is independent of The Wall Street Journal newsroom.

The Deputy Editor will ensure articles meet high-quality journalistic standards while responsibly guiding readers in their loan-related decisions. This editor will possess a keen eye for detail, be responsible for first-look copy edits, and regularly update articles.

Responsibilities:

• Provide close copy edits for loan articles and collaborate with staff loan writers to ensure accuracy and adherence to the Buy Side Style Guide.
• Maintain evergreen articles through regular updates to ensure relevancy for a WSJ audience.
• Work proactively with partners to provide useful service to readers.
• Write and edit content that upholds editorial standards to deliver independent and unbiased reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and journalistic standards for all content.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of personal finance and/or loans reporting/editing experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, delivering quality content.
• Ability to quickly identify problems in copy and clearly communicate necessary changes, suggesting specific edits and wording.
• Experience reporting and/or editing on topics including auto loans, student loans, personal loans, and business loans.
• Experience editing and writing articles on financial topics, particularly how loans work and influence consumer money choices.
• Ability to break down complex topics in an interesting, accurate, relevant, and distinctive manner.
• General knowledge of other personal finance topics including budgeting, saving, debt reduction, mortgages, and credit cards.
• Familiarity with affiliate revenue operations and search engine optimization is preferred.
• Experience working on staff (remote, hybrid, or in-person) in a news environment is ideal.

Company Information:

Dow Jones - Media Sales

Dow Jones is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Education Benefits
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Family Care Benefits
• Commuter Transit Program
• Subscription Discounts
• Employee Referral Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dow Jones is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets.

Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, email talentresourceteam@dowjones.com with "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and a brief description of the assistance needed.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $120,000