Platform Editor

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Dow Jones Full time

Job Description:Dow Jones Newswires is looking for a Platform Editor for NewsPlus, its web portal for financial professionals. NewsPlus features company, markets and economic news, features and analysis from Dow Jones Newswires in real-time. NewsPlus is a crucial component of Dow Jones’s Professional Information Business, and is highly valued by banks, financial services companies, brokers and other market professionals.

Working on a shift-based system that includes some unsociable hours, NewsPlus editors form part of a team that selects content from across Dow Jones publications, including The Wall Street Journal, curating stories for publication on the NewsPlus platform. You will also curate and publish newsletter briefingsat key points during the day that serve to keep professional customers up to date with major news and market moves, in addition to some other material as required.

You must be comfortable working in a digital news environment. You will use news judgment to assess stories for publication. Strong written English, excellent news judgment, a close eye for detail and good organizational and prioritization skills are essential. A demonstrable interest in current affairs, economics,

business and finance are also key, as is an interest in how news is consumed.

You should have a sound understanding of financial markets and corporate and economic news. Some previous reporting experience would be an advantage.Key responsibilities:

- Recognize and respond to the core audiences for Dow Jones Newswires, and their needs and expectations.
- Help connect the content with the audience.
- Collaborate with reporters and editors from other groups, including Dow Jones Newswires, WSJ and other colleagues and those in other bureaus and regions. You should have general awareness of how a newsroom works.
- Communicate precisely, with compassion.

Personal attributes:

- Possesses a well-honed sense of urgency along with a capacity to remain calm under pressure.
- Has intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn.
- Meets deadlines.
- Understands workflow.
- Flexible in changing/handing off tasks.
- Functions well within a team.To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how your experience aligns with the requirements of this role.

Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets.

Business Area: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: News/Editorial Group

About Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

Req ID: 31246



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