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Executive Editor

Employer
Dow Jones
Location
Singapore
Salary
$DoE
Closing date
18 Jun 2021

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Finance
Discipline
Editor

Job Details

Job Description:

Based in Asia, the Executive Editor, The Trust - APAC is a key strategic position within our commercial team that is responsible for developing creative ideas for branded content and managing the entire editorial production process for our partner programs. The Executive Editor, The Trust - APAC will work closely with writers, designers and developers to see projects through to completion by producing creative ideas, pitching directly to clients, conducting research and interviews, writing and commissioning articles as well as editing all content. The Editorial Team within The Trust creates content in which journalistic skills and editorial expertise are leveraged to create marketing solutions which help our clients achieve their goals. This content exists across multiple platforms, including websites, digital hubs, apps, e-newsletters, print newspapers and magazines, events, infographics, custom surveys, and video. The Executive Editor, The Trust - APAC will have and continue to develop a network of freelance contributors across the globe and will be a part of The Trust Team based in Asia. This role reports into the Head of Creative Operations The Trust - APAC who is based in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee the creation of expert and high quality editorial content across topic areas that are key for WSJ Barron's Group audiences including technology, business and finance
  • Respond to requests for proposals from clients by participating in brainstorming, developing creative ideas and writing synopses, devising custom content programs and pitching directly to clients
  • Able to manage the full content creation process, with the skills to conduct interviews, identify sources, write compelling punchy copy, sub- and copy edit, fact check and ensure that campaigns are developed on time and on budget.
  • Manage a network of both in-house and freelance writers and editors
  • Ensure that all branded content produced by The Trust in APAC is in keeping with the journalistic standards and approach of our newsroom whilst meeting the client's strategic marketing and business goals
  • Collaborate with multiple in-house teams including Editorial, Design, Development and Project Management to create content of the highest quality for our clients
  • Leverage insights from internal and external data and research sources to develop editorial strategies for client programs that are based upon facts and a robust understanding of the subject matter
  • Work closely with Head of the Trust, APAC (and the Global Managing Editor and Editor at Large as needed) to ensure our processes are implemented including proper documentation, fact-checking and proofreading standards
  • Be an avid consumer of The WSJ Barron's Group newsroom content and passionately take on board learnings and insights from our newsroom that can be translated to the best practices of The Trust
  • Host live events (which may be streamed in-person or virtually) and be involved in the recruitment of speakers, generating follow-up content for print and/online distribution after the event

Skills & Experience
  • 7-8+ years of journalism experience, with strong expertise in finance, B2B and technology
  • 3-4+ years of custom content experience; experience working with clients within the advertising field would also be advantageous
  • Educated to BA, BSc and/or MA, MSc level (or equivalent relevant qualifications)
  • The ability to write accurately about complex topics in a way that engages WSJ Barron's Group readers
  • Strong digital journalism, writing and editing experience as well as experience in developing ideas for multimedia projects that include video, text, photography and infographics to tell a story
  • Direct client-facing experience
  • Experience working with a team of writers and editors
  • Have a deep roster of writers, project editors and other content creators
  • Have a deep knowledge of the Asia region but also the ability to craft stories from Asia clients for an international audience
  • Be skilled at analyzing data and writing compelling headlines and social media posts based upon data and best practices

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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 .

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, please reach out to us at TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.

Business Area: MEDIA SALES

Job Category: News/Editorial Group

About Us

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world'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'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.

If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.

Req ID: 25276

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