Principal Product Designer - Wall Street Journal Newsroom Technology

Job Description:About the Team:

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, podcast and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. & 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).

About the Role:

As the Wall Street Journal’s Principal Product Designer, you will lead design strategy for a new initiative that places the evolution of the reader experience at the heart of our newsroom. This role sits within a newly formed cross-functional team that bridges technology and journalism. It’s embedded directly in the WSJ Newsroom to accelerate innovation in how we tell stories and engage readers. You will report to senior leadership at Dow Jones while being embedded with the newsroom team.

You will shape the future of digital journalism by designing experiences that enhance story presentation and pioneer new storytelling formats, and leverage emerging technologies such as AI to serve our readers better. You'll work at the intersection of editorial vision and technical innovation, translating newsroom priorities into exceptional reader experiences that set industry standards.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how millions of readers consume news, working directly with world-class journalists and technologists. Your designs will enable rapid prototyping and testing of new experiences, from AI-powered features to innovative audio/video formats, all while maintaining the journalistic integrity that defines The Wall Street Journal.

You Will:

• Define design strategy for the future of digital journalism, working directly with newsroom leaders and technology executives to shape how readers experience WSJ content across all platforms

• Pioneer new approaches to story presentation and reader engagement that become benchmarks for the industry

• Bridge newsroom and technology through design, translating editorial vision into technically feasible, user-centered experiences

• Serve as the design voice in a team that operates as the primary channel between newsroom priorities and technology capabilities

• Lead rapid experimentation and prototyping of new reader experiences, from AI-powered applications to innovative storytelling formats; establishing processes for quick iteration and testing with readers, creating tight feedback loops that accelerate innovation

• Drive end-to-end execution from concept to implementation, partnering with product, engineering, and editorial to deliver experiences that measurably improve reader engagement and satisfaction

• Influence WSJ product strategy through design leadership, contributing to roadmap decisions that require alignment between the Chief Technology Officer and Editor in Chief

• Mentor and develop design talent within this pioneering team structure, establishing practices for how design operates at the intersection of newsroom and technology

• Measure and iterate based on reader behavior, using data and user research to continuously improve experiences and demonstrate the impact of design on key business and editorial metrics

You Have:

• 10+ years of product design experience, with significant time spent designing content experiences, media platforms or reader-facing products at scale

• A portfolio demonstrating innovation in content presentation, showing how you've reimagined storytelling through design, improved reader engagement or pioneered new formats for digital media

• Proven experience bridging different cultures and priorities, particularly between creative/editorial teams and technology organizations, with ability to translate between different stakeholder languages

• Track record of rapid experimentation and iteration, with examples of how you've established processes for quick prototyping, testing and learning in fast-paced environments

• Deep understanding of reader behavior and content consumption patterns, with experience using data and research to inform design decisions that improve engagement and comprehension

• Excellence in designing for emerging technologies, particularly AI/ML applications, with understanding of how to maintain user trust while introducing new capabilities

• Experience with multimedia and interactive storytelling, including video, audio, data visualization and other rich media formats that enhance narrative experiences

• Strong systems thinking with ability to create scalable design patterns that work across diverse content types and storytelling needs

• Demonstrated ability to work embedded in cross-functional teams, influencing without direct authority and building consensus across different disciplines

• Passion for journalism and media, with understanding of editorial workflows, newsroom culture and the unique challenges of designing for news consumption

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with ability to articulate design decisions to both editorial and technology leadership

• Bachelor's degree -OR- equivalent work experience in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Journalism, related field 

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Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are 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 in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. 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.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Technology

Job Category:

Software Product Engineering

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $165,000 - $210,000

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