Assistant Newsletter Editor, Opinion

Job Description: About the Team: 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. About the Role The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is looking for a talented editor to join our growing editorial team in New York as an assistant newsletter editor. We're seeking a high-energy, collaborative team player who is dedicated to high journalism standards, possesses excellent editing skills, and can work effectively under deadline pressure. This position will be responsible for supporting the growth of our newsletter offerings, and requires a strong understanding of the newsletter format needs of audiences across multiple platforms. The primary goal of this role is to engage a new and broader audience, particularly those interested in cultural commentary, by delivering high-quality, compelling insights consistent with the Journal editorial page's free market philosophy while adopting a more personable tone and cultural lens. This assistant newsletter editor would report to the senior newsletter editor and partner with the editorial board and editorial features team to produce a premium newsletter sent five days a week. You will support the team in adopting a more personable tone and cultural lens to broaden reach and connect with readers. Essential qualifications include a professional background in editorial writing and commentary, as well as significant experience with newsletter formats. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who is eager to partner with colleagues across the Opinion section, including editorial board members, features editors, data, SEO, social media, and product teams. You should also be comfortable using data and audience feedback to craft content strategies that maximize reader affinity and drive subscription growth. A fundamental requirement for this position is familiarity with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which The Wall Street Journal's editorial page stands, alongside an appreciation for the new product's broader aperture and voice. You will be based in our New York office. Applicants should include a cover letter and resume. You Will: Support the senior newsletter editor in the writing, developing and curation of a five days-a-week premium newsletter with a heavy emphasis on cultural commentary that reflect the Journal editorial page's free market philosophy while adopting a distinct, personable voice and cultural lens. Support the senior newsletter editor in executing the strategy for the newsletter that is informed by audience