Standards Editor

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is looking for an experienced editor to join our Standards and Ethics department.

You should have a demonstrated expertise and insight in setting and maintaining reporting and style standards. You will be part of a team responsible for ensuring the Journal always maintains the highest and most rigorous standards of fairness and integrity and is a model for ethical, fact-based news reporting.

The Standards and Ethics team is an integral part of the Journal newsroom, acting as the collective conscience of its members, and a central reason we have been trusted by readers for more than 130 years.

You will be versed in, and a strong advocate for, these standards and ethics. You will have strong journalistic experience, allowing you to act as an arbiter, and champion, of our journalism. You will be a final reader on our most impactful journalism and act as an adjudicator of disputes. Most importantly, you are a protector of readers' interests. 

You will:

• Be a champion and defender of the highest-quality, fact-based journalism.
• Handle pre-publication review of some of our most essential journalism, working with Dow Jones media attorneys and editors to guide reporters.
• Resolve issues that may come up after publication.

You have:

• At least 10 years of journalism experience, including high-level editing and managerial experience in a senior leadership role.
• A clear sense of fairness, keen news judgment and an unwavering commitment to truth.
• Significant knowledge of The Wall Street Journal's standards and processes.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining how your skills, experience and interests align with the requirements of the role by November 6. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline

The Journal’s reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role
Base Pay Range: $190,000 - $225,000

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.