news assignment editor

Cox Media Group

<div>Location: MA-Boston

Job Title: News Editor - WFXT TV<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Position Overview</h2>
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WFXT-TV is looking for a News Editor to join the Boston 25 News team! 


If you are a skilled video editor with an eye for composition and an ear for sound, WFXT Boston 25 wants to talk to you. 


In this job, you will work with producers and reporters to edit video that will air across 14.5 hours of daily news coverage on-air. You will also work with our digital content center to create material for our streaming channels, website, news/weather apps, and social media platforms. 


The successful candidate must be organized, self-motivated, possess excellent people skills, deadline oriented, have a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude, you must also be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Responsible for editing stories daily under tight deadlines</li>
<li>Utilize assigned editing software including but not limited to Avid, Aspera, LiveU Central, and Iconik</li>
<li>Be able to search and download archive footage for editing and for delivery to crews in the field</li>
<li>Responds and works well in a crisis and during breaking news, handling last minute and unexpected changes professionally</li>
<li>Works assigned shifts and fills in for absent co-workers if needed on all shifts. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including when called to cover breaking news</li>
<li>Perform news operations duties as needed</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Minimum Qualifications</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Minimum 1 year non-linear TV news editing experience required</li>
<li>Experience with AVID or equivalent editing systems, server based ingest and playback systems, Microsoft office products, and file based ingest and playback servers</li>
<li>Ability to take direction from Producers, Assignment Editors, Reporters, and Managers</li>
<li>Dependable and detail oriented</li>
<li>Communicate effectively and work well with others</li>
<li>Be able to follow instructions with minimal supervision</li></ul></div></div></div> 


The range for this position is $26.44 per hour to $43.27 per hour. 


About Cox Media Group 
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.

Req #: 2195 #LI-Onsite</div>

News Editor - WFXT TV

Newsweek

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 Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.&nbsp;
 
 
 
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 Newsweek is seeking an Associate Editor to join our US digital newsroom, focused on AI assisted news production. This role is ideal for a journalist who is passionate about the intersection of emergent technology and editorial excellence.
 
 
 The Associate News Editor will be at the forefront of a new era in journalism&mdash;leveraging AI tools to produce multiple stories each day while applying editorial judgment to ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality. They will play a key role in integrating the use of generative AI and automation tools into our newsroom.
 
 
 The Associate News Editor will be responsible for generating, editing and publishing content at scale, enabling other journalists to focus on beat development, interviews, and investigative reporting. They will collaborate effectively with reporters to ensure originality in news coverage. They will help shape coverage plans and collaborate with editors to maintain Newsweek&rsquo;s high standards.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience covering U.S. news, including politics, current affairs, and culture. They will have worked in a fast-paced newsroom environment and be confident in producing digital content&mdash;sourcing, writing, editing, and publishing stories to a high editorial standard. They will demonstrate sound editorial judgment and a solid understanding of media law.
 
 
 The Associate Editor will work closely with the US News Editor to support Newsweek&rsquo;s daily coverage. They will be expected to source, pitch, write, and edit multiple stories per day, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with Newsweek&rsquo;s editorial standards. They will be agile, learning and adapting to new tools, platforms, methods and techniques for news reporting in a digital newsroom.
 
 
 The Associate News Editor will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism. They will perform any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
 
 
 This is a full-time role working 5 days a week, from 3:00 pm - 12:00 am ET, including one weekend day.
 
 
 
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 Produce, edit, and publish multiple AI-assisted stories daily.
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 Apply editorial judgment to ensure AI-generated content meets standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
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 Continuously learn and implement new AI technologies to enhance reporting efficiency.
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 Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news.
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 Monitor multiple sources for emerging stories, trends and topics.
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 Pitch original ideas, topics and beats to cover that complement automated coverage.
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 Collaborate with the US News Editor and wider editorial team on projects and coverage plans.
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 Ensure all content meets Newsweek&rsquo;s standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
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 Perform other reasonable editorial duties as required.
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 Relevant experience in digital news journalism, with a background in reporting, pitching and assigning stories, and competency with editing and publishing.
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 Sound editorial judgment and understanding of media law.
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 Ability to produce and edit content under tight deadlines.
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 Organization and planning skills.
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 Proficiency with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and editing software.
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 Familiarity with standard IT tools such as Microsoft Office and Teams.
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 Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends when needed.&nbsp;
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 Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience
 
 
 
 Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
 
 
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Associate News Editor

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 Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.&nbsp;
 
 
 
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 News Editor, Newsweek.com
 
 
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 United States (Remote or Hybrid in NYC)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 The Senior Editor is a senior operational authority in Newsweek&rsquo;s U.S. newsroom, responsible for setting the editorial bar and enforcing it relentlessly. This role demands editors who can run a national news desk at full throttle&mdash;making high-stakes editorial decisions in real time, rewriting aggressively, and delivering journalism that competes head-to-head with the strongest U.S. newsrooms. Reporting to the US News Director, the Senior Editor owns daily execution of the U.S. news report, turning strategy into journalism that is fast, authoritative, analytically sharp, and unmistakably worth a reader&rsquo;s time. This is a role for editors who expect to touch the most important stories themselves, not manage them from a distance.
 
 
 This is a full-time position working 3:00 pm-12:00 am ET five days a week, including one weekend shift. This position may be worked remotely anywhere in the United States.
 
 
 
 
 
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 Desk Command &amp; Editorial Judgment
 
 
 
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 Run the U.S. news desk during peak coverage hours, making final calls on framing, prioritization, and play.
 
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 Distinguish decisively between stories that advance public understanding and those that merely follow the pack.
 
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 Kill weak or redundant stories quickly&mdash;and demand better replacements.
 
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 Elite Editing &amp; Rewrite Authority
 
 
 
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 Deliver first-class framing on the most competitive national stories, identifying where Newsweek can add clarity, originality, or analytical value.
 
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 Rewrite without hesitation: leads, nut grafs, headlines, structure, sourcing, and tone.
 
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 Take raw field notes, transcripts, interviews, and exclusives and turn them into clean, analytical, tightly argued journalism.
 
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 Perform rapid second-day and rolling rewrites that materially improve stories as facts evolve.
 
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 Breaking News &amp; Hands-On Reporting
 
 
 
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 Operate as a desk reporter when the moment demands it&mdash;making calls, confirming facts, chasing documents, and closing gaps.
 
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 Personally intervene on high-stakes or sensitive stories where precision and judgment are critical.
 
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 Standards, Culture &amp; Accountability
 
 
 
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 Hold yourself and your team to elite newsroom standards.
 
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 Provide blunt, constructive feedback and demand improvement.
 
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 Mentor reporters and junior editors into sharper thinkers and stronger journalists.
 
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 Take ownership when coverage underperforms.
 
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 Audience &amp; Competitive Awareness
 
 
 
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 Maintain a sophisticated understanding of how serious readers engage with news.
 
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 Work with audience teams to ensure performance goals support editorial ambition.
 
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 Monitor competitive coverage and push Newsweek to outperform, not echo.
 
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 Qualifications &amp;
 
 
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 7&ndash;10+ years of experience at a high-level U.S. digital newsroom.
 
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 Demonstrated record editing breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting at speed.
 
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 Exceptional news judgment.&nbsp;
 
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 First-rate rewriting skills.
 
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 Comfortable making consequential editorial decisions independently.
 
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 Proven ability to handle sensitive and legally complex stories.
 
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 Deep understanding of U.S. political, legal, and cultural dynamics.
 
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 Calm, decisive leadership style under pressure.
 
 
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 Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience.&nbsp;
 
 
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 Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
 
 
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News Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

<div>KRQE News 13 is seeking a Part-Time Overnight Editor to join our dynamic newsroom. This position works Friday, Saturday, and Sunday overnights, averaging 25 hours per week. If you&rsquo;re passionate about storytelling, and enjoy working behind the scenes to bring stories to life, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. 
The News Editor operates editing equipment to craft compelling visuals and sequences for newscasts and digital platforms. This role plays a key part in helping deliver accurate, engaging, and timely content to our audience across multiple platforms. 
Responsibilities include:<ul><li>
Editing video for newscasts and special programming under tight deadlines</li><li>
Collaborating with producers, reporters, and photographers to enhance storytelling</li><li>
Ensuring all content meets KRQE and Nexstar quality standards</li><li>
Maintaining organization of video assets and editing systems</li><li>
Assisting with other production needs as assigned</li></ul> 
Requirements &amp; Skills:<ul><li>
Prior video editing experience preferred (broadcast or similiar environment a plus)</li><li>
Familiarity with non-linear editing systems</li><li>
Strong attention to details and time management skills</li><li>
Ability to work independently during overnight hours</li><li>
A positive attiture and willings to learn in a team-oriented environment</li></ul></div>

GRAY MEDIA

<div>About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KTVK/KPHO:

Home to CBS 5, 3TV, and Arizona&rsquo;s Family Sports, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week. CBS 5 is Arizona&rsquo;s Most-Watched Television Station, driven by the power of CBS programming and sports, while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly-rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television. Azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform unique users. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals. Our in-house original content production team works on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries, and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona, which is nearing 2 million downloads.

Arizona&rsquo;s Family Sports is home to the state&rsquo;s premier sports franchises, including the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising, and the Arizona Interscholastic Association high school state championships.

Job Summary/Description:

Can you tell a story that stops a scroll and commands a screen? Are you the kind of editor who lives for the adrenaline of a breaking news cycle and knows exactly how to turn raw footage into a powerful, high-impact narrative? Arizona&rsquo;s Family is looking for a high-energy News Video Editor to join our team in Phoenix. We don&rsquo;t just &quot;cut tape&quot; here; we craft visual experiences across broadcast, social, and digital platforms that empower Arizonans to live their best lives. If you&rsquo;re a technical wizard with a creative soul and a &quot;get it done&quot; attitude, we want to see your reel.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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What You'll Do: 
<ul><li>Craft compelling narratives: Edit high-impact video for daily news, investigative pieces, and special projects across all platforms (TV, web, and social).</li><li>Manage the feed: Acquire and route video feeds from satellite, microwave, and backpacks, ensuring our field crews are always ready for air.</li><li>Master the workflow: Work closely with the Chief News Editor to keep our content management and archive systems running like a well-oiled machine.</li><li>Collaborate in real-time: Communicate with control rooms and field crews with urgency and precision to execute flawless live broadcasts.</li></ul></div>
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What You Bring: 
<ul><li>Non-linear expertise: You&rsquo;re a pro with modern editing software and understand the technical nuances of digital workflows.</li><li>News-first mindset: You understand the urgency of a newsroom and can pivot from a breaking news clip to a long-form feature without missing a beat.</li><li>Visual storytelling chops: You have an &quot;eye&quot; for great shots and an &quot;ear&quot; for perfect pacing that keeps viewers engaged.</li><li>Digital fluency: You understand what makes a video go viral and how to optimize news content for different social platforms.</li><li>Grace under pressure: You thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment and never miss a deadline (even when the clock is ticking down).</li><li>Technical savvy: Familiarity with receiving feeds and managing assets in a content management system.</li><li>Team-first attitude: You&rsquo;re a communicator who lifts the team and is always looking for ways to improve the final product.</li></ul></div>
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Why You'll Love It Here: 
<ul><li>Be a part of a powerhouse: Work for Arizona&rsquo;s most-watched station and a leader in multi-platform innovation.</li><li>Real community impact: Your work helps raise millions for local charities and powers movements like our Surprise Squad.</li><li>Creative freedom: We value &quot;scrappiness&quot; and digital-first thinking&mdash;if you have a great idea for a social edit, we want to hear it.</li><li>Growth opportunities: At Gray Media, we focus on the training and development of the best and brightest in the business.</li></ul></div>

Qualifications/Requirements:
<ul><li>High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Broadcast Journalism/Production, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred</li><li>Two years&rsquo; experience working as a news video editor in a television news environment preferred</li><li>Strong understanding of non-linear editing</li><li>Familiarity with receiving video feeds from satellite, microwave, backpack, and other transmission sources preferred</li><li>Must be able to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while consistently meeting deadlines</li><li>Must possess an understanding of current journalism standards</li><li>Strong technical and organizational skills</li></ul>

Ready to create something amazing with Arizona's Family? Let's talk.

If you feel you&rsquo;re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on &quot;apply now&quot;, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KTVK/KPHO-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 
 
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray&rsquo;s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.</div>

NEWS VIDEO EDITOR (P/T) - KTVK/KPHO

Dow Jones

<div>The Wall Street Journal is seeking an energetic and efficient associate news editor to join our Live Journalism team. This editor will work closely with other senior editors in shaping and growing the various franchises programmed by the Live Journalism team, with emphasis on smaller, subscriber events and gatherings that bring our most promising talent closer to our audiences.
Live Journalism at the Journal connects our readers with a diverse slate of industry leaders, thinkers and newsmakers, while igniting conversation across communities online. You will partner with other editors to assist in driving, developing, and distinguishing our event agendas and interviews from the rest.
You will:
<ul><li>Conduct research in a variety of coverage areas across WSJ to pitch themes and topics to be explored at Live Journalism events.</li>
<li>Cultivate relationships with guest speakers and coordinate their appearances at events.</li>
<li>Work with colleagues across our Audience Strategy team to plan and execute a slate of subscriber events hosted by our newsletter authors, columnists and other prominent reporters and editors.</li>
<li>Help cultivate a social media strategy that showcases the range of events and live experiences offered by The Wall Street Journal.</li>
<li>Uphold the highest WSJ journalistic, ethical and legal standards across event programs.</li>
<li>Collaborate with editors and reporters across the newsroom to hone their appearances along with ideal topics to cover on stage.</li>
<li>Pitch strong, actionable ideas for stories, videos and graphics that grow out of - or feed into - events.</li>
</ul>You have:
<ul><li>A solid journalistic background with an interest in multi-platform journalism.</li>
<li>Passionate about the evolving live experience landscape and its growing convergence with media and entertainment.</li>
<li>Not just experience but also enthusiasm for developing social media content for a premier journalism brand.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage the many different stakeholders needed to collaborate on multimedia projects and events.</li>
<li>A high level of energy, creativity and idea generation.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of business, culture and finance, and the various topics and trends that may be driving their coverage.</li>
<li>A knack for picking up the phone or cold-emailing anyone, anywhere.</li>
<li>Outstanding writing, editing and communication skills.</li>
</ul>This position will report to the Deputy Editor of Live Journalism and will be based in our New York office.
To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and three ideas you would bring to life on the WSJ event stage by May 7.
The Journal&rsquo;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.
<ul><li>LI-JA1-WSJ</li></ul>
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 &quot;Reasonable Accommodation&quot; 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: $80,000 - $90,000
We&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world&rsquo;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&rsquo;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: 52402</div>

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