Job Description

Job Description:The Wall Street Journal is looking for a photo editor with great range, experience and journalistic integrity, who can produce complex photo assignments, perform strong agency and social media research, and work within a large newsroom setting with bureaus around the world. You will join a dynamic and fast-paced team of photo editors, with a focus on Health & Science News. The job may include coverage in our core areas of business and financial journalism.You will start this position remotely, but will ultimately be based in our New York office. You will report to the Deputy Photography Director, Business.You Will:

* Work quickly and accurately on breaking news and enterprise stories, collaborating with the newsroom's editors, visual teams and section chiefs.
* Curate and produce visually-led stories in a fast-paced newsroom, anticipating photographic and other needs as stories develop. Work in our CMS to combine different formats, newsroom tools and visual elements.

* Photography assigning: Commission original content, working with photographers, editors and reporters to tell narrative, investigative, breaking news and enterprise stories on all platforms including mobile and print.

* Follow department guidelines and safety protocols in working with photographers and subjects.

* Promote a diverse and exciting group of photographers and subjects, with an eye to building new audiences for our journalism

* Pitch visually innovative and original projects and approaches to digital story production, demonstrating an understanding of the different platforms and audiences.

* Work with platform and off-platform editors to surface the work strategically across all platforms.

* Manage budget effectively with quarterly check-ins with supervisors.

You Have:

* At least 3 years experience in a photo editing role, an enthusiasm for good journalism and current events, and keen news judgment.
* Proven deep research skills and experience with news gathering and research tools including Storyful, Factiva, Google Earth and DigitalGlobe

* Knowledge of web tools and programs, including content management systems, Photoshop, PhotoMechanic, video editing tools, FTP, and social media tools

* Some knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript is useful.

* Motivation to work independently as well as with a team.

* Strong organizational and communication skills and an ability to balance short and long term projects across different sections.

* The initiative to take on and learn new tasks.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .

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Business Area: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: Art/Graphics Group

About Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the worlds 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, Barrons, 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.

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Req ID: 23636