Director of Strategic Consulting
AbleSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, Publishing, SubscriptionsIndustries
Requirements
- 10 years of experience in business strategy, product support, or consumer insights
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating across disciplines
- Analytical mindset with curiosity about new business models and product opportunities
- Confident writer and presenter who can synthesize inputs into concise outputs
- Experience in subscriptions, consumer media, or digital products a plus
Responsibilities
- Support early-stage ideation and prioritization of new subscription verticals, product extensions, and marketplace concepts
- Collaborate with Consumer Insights to gather and synthesize research that informs business opportunity assessment
- Conduct light market scans, competitor analysis, and audience profiling to support decision-making
- Help build initial business cases for new concepts, including audience sizing, value proposition framing, and KPI definition
- Assist in coordinating pilot launches in partnership with Product, Editorial, and Marketing teams
- Liaise with cross functional teams to ensure requirements are captured and deliverables are met
- Help prepare materials for leadership presentations, roadmap reviews, and go/no-go decision points
- Support cross-functional development and implementation of integrated marketing strategies in partnership with Manager, Go-to-Market
- Develop and maintain structured documentation for each initiative, including briefs, tracking templates, and recaps
- Contribute to the development of playbooks and repeatable workflows for innovation testing and scaling
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What benefits does Dow Jones offer?
Dow Jones offers 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, and employee referral program.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What experience and skills are required for the Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives role?
The role requires 10 years of experience in business strategy, product support, or consumer insights, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple workstreams, comfort working cross-functionally, analytical mindset, and confident writing and presenting skills.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What kind of cross-functional collaboration is involved in this role?
The role involves working closely with the Director, WSJ Marketing & Subscription Strategy, Consumer Insights, Product, Editorial, and Marketing teams, as well as liaising with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and deliverables.
Dow Jones
Provides business news and financial data
About Dow Jones
Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors globally. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer timely news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Additionally, Dow Jones offers risk and compliance solutions to help businesses navigate issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones focuses on a subscription-based model, data licensing, and advertising revenue, utilizing its extensive media and data resources to equip clients with the necessary information for informed decision-making.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1881Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Family Care Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Education Benefits
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
Risks
Competition from digital-native platforms like Bloomberg and Reuters is increasing.
AI-generated content threatens traditional journalism models.
Subscription fatigue may impact Dow Jones' revenue model.
Differentiation
Dow Jones offers a unique blend of news, data, and risk compliance solutions.
The Wall Street Journal is America's largest newspaper by total average circulation.
Dow Jones provides content in 28 languages, enhancing global reach.
Upsides
Increased demand for real-time financial news boosts subscription-based services.
AI-driven journalism tools enhance content creation and personalization.
Growing importance of ESG data creates opportunities for expanded offerings.
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