Consumer Goods Deputy Editor

Job Description:

Consumer Goods Deputy Editor

Buy Side from WSJ is seeking an experienced editor with a keen eye for quality to edit and write shopping coverage for a consumer audience. This editor will play a key role in our operation to help readers make smart shopping decisions, from picking out the perfect gift for your mother-in-law to finding the best cashmere sweater. 

The candidate must have experience editing and writing articles on consumer goods topics, have strong knowledge of product guides and service content. 

The candidate should be adept at suggesting edits, wording and sourcing to improve articles.

The ideal candidate will have a news reporting background and be familiar with journalism best practices and SEO best practices. 

About Buy Side from WSJ:

Dow Jones’s reviews and recommendations site is independent of The Wall Street Journal newsroom, and dedicated to helping consumers make smart decisions about how to spend their time and money. 

About the Role:

This editor will ensure that articles meet high quality standards of journalism while  responsibly guiding readers. Topics this editor will cover include: shopping, travel, style, home & decor, food & drink, technology and wellness.

You Will:

• Ability to edit and/or write multiple stories per week.

• Give consumer goods articles close copy edits, and work closely with the staff consumer goods writer to ensure accuracy and adherence to the Buy Side Style Guide and Buy Side consumer goods reporting standards. 

• Be meticulous in examining copy, making sure it is independent and unbiased.

• Ensure that sources/sourcing are appropriate for the topic.

• Have an understanding of the WSJ.com audience to ensure articles are a fit for the brand environment.

• Work proactively with partners in the spirit of helping teammates provide useful service to readers.

• Recommend linking opportunities to recent WSJ news articles where topics align.

• Ensure accuracy and journalistic standards for all content. 

You Have:

• 5+ years of consumer goods reporting/editing experience. 

• A track record of detail-oriented editing.

• Experience working for a commerce brand preferred.

• Experience using SEO insights to identify new content areas and to improve the performance of articles.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, while delivering quality content. 

• Ease and speed in identifying problems in copy and clearly communicating changes needed, suggesting specific edits and wording. 

• Familiarity with affiliate revenue operations and search engine optimization is preferred.

• Ideal candidates will have experience working on staff in a news environment.

• NYC-area to attend in-person weekly meetings preferred, though qualified remote candidates will be considered.

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/AA/M/F/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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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 - Media Sales

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate

Pay Range: $110,