Executive Producer, News in New York, New York at The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Full time
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Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an Executive Producer, News for the video team, based at WSJ headquarters in New York.

This position calls for a deeply experienced editorial leader with exceptional production and management skills and the ability to drive fast-moving coverage of news. The ideal candidate will be decisive, collaborative, and deeply invested in producing exceptional content. You understand storytelling, pacing and building audience connection, and also know how to bring out the best in producers, reporters and correspondents. You also have strong ideas around how audiences today, and future audiences want to engage with news.

You will work closely with colleagues across the newsroom to deliver distinctive, revelatory and news-making journalism across day-of and breaking news and analytical features. You'll shape ideas, push creative and build compelling news formats.

This is both a leadership and hands-on role.

You will:

• Lead and mentor a news team in New York, fostering collaboration, growth and innovation.
• Drive coverage of daily and breaking news, as well as news analysis.
• Ensure quick and accurate delivery of all news assets - from clips to reporter videos to reporter analysis.
• Shape and refine story ideas, scripts and edits to ensure high production values and the highest journalistic standards.
• Collaborate with newsroom leaders and reporting teams to build news pieces and partner to align and complement our overall editorial offering and strategy.
• Partner with strategy, product and audience teams to develop distinctive news video formats that resonate with audiences.
• Build relationships with the global newsroom in order to develop a more video-forward way of thinking.
• Constantly evaluate our video journalism with an eye for building new methods of storytelling.

You have:

• 10+ years' experience in a daily video news environment.
• Exceptional editorial judgment, communication and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Strong script-writing and editing experience under tight deadlines.
• A track record of producing distinctive current affairs, business and geopolitical coverage, plus a sharp eye for stories that resonate with WSJ's audience.
• Experience with video series development and production, ideally around news content.
• Experience building a strategic news vision across coverage areas and formats.
• Experience working with reporters and correspondents to develop a voice and on-camera style.
• An impeccable eye for the smallest details.
• The ability to foster and facilitate the personal development of team members.
• Experience running field teams preferred.

To apply, please submit a resume, short cover letter outlining why you are the right fit for the role, and 3 examples of your best work that led from start to finish by June 26th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

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Business Area:
Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:
Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:
Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $170,000 - $200,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About_Us

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.