Editorial Page Writer/Researcher, Opinion Newsletters

About the role

The WSJ Opinion section has long served as a forum for intelligent, values-driven commentary, dedicated to advocating a consistent philosophy that can be summed up as 'free markets, free people.' While we aim to persuade, every word we publish is the product of rigorous reporting, research and debate. WSJ Opinion offers sharp, original analysis and strong points of view on the news of the day. This position will support the expansion of Opinion newsletters and will assist with the daily operation of the opinion section. The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is looking for a New York-based writer and researcher to join our growing newsletter team in providing regional news commentary that reflects the Journal editorial page's free market philosophy. The goal is to target a new and broader audience particularly interested in region-specific content by delivering high-quality, compelling commentary and insights on developments in the states with a focus on politics and economics. This editorial writer/researcher will report to the lead writer and editor for Opinion newsletters and contribute to the production of a twice-weekly newsletter that will also publish as a column. This person will be expected to research region-specific topics, develop arguments, and write persuasive opinion articles that are of interest to the Journal's Opinion audience. In addition to researching their own commentary contributions, they will also conduct thorough and in-depth research in support of editorial spinoffs from the newsletter/column that will appear in the Review and Outlook section and elsewhere in the editorial pages. Strong candidates will be skilled in both independent research and reporting, obsessed with details, a diligent fact-checker and skilled with sources. They should be able to write well, framing opinions and arguments on every topic in a confident, concise and authoritative manner. They should also have some familiarity with accessing online databases to ferret out information. The ideal candidate will also be comfortable reacting to data and audience feedback to produce content that resonates with current and new audiences. You Will: Assist with the production and curation of a twice-weekly states-focused newsletter and companion column with a heavy emphasis on regional political and economic issues that reflect the Journal editorial page's free market philosophy Research region-specific topics that are of interest to the Journal's Opinion audience; develop arguments and write persuasive opinion articles for the newsletter/column Collaborate with the Opinion section's data, SEO, and social media teams to optimize the newsletter/column's content for email and other platforms based on audience data and feedback. Edit and fact-check content selected for the newsletter/column Collaborate with editorial board members, editorial writers, and columnists on editorial spin-offs from the newsletter/column and conduct thorough and in-depth research in support of those efforts Participate in editorial board meetings You Have: A degree or equivalent experience is preferred with 5+ years of reporting and writing experience, preferably with an emphasis on political and economic content. It is essential that candidates be familiar with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which the Wall Street Journal editorial page stands. Familiarity with the use of online databases such as Factiva, PACER, Courtlink, CitizenAudit, etc. Flexibility to work weekends/evening hours as news developments may warrant. High level of proficiency in writing. The ability to work under deadline pressure.