WSJ News Associates, New York

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is looking for aspiring journalists to join our News Associates Program in New York. This is a competitive post-graduate opportunity to work at the most trusted news organization in America. 

Over the course of 24 months, you will receive immersive exposure to all the principal aspects of the newsroom through robust classroom-based and on-the-job training, including six months reporting in a regional U.S news bureau, with accommodation provided.

This program offers a comprehensive learning experience, providing associates with exposure to core areas of our newsroom. You’ll rotate through various departments, gaining expertise in audience engagement, editing, reporting, social media and other essential areas.

• Audience Development: Learn how to connect with our audience, analyze data and craft compelling content for various platforms. 

• Editing: Develop a keen eye for detail as you assist editors in refining stories for accuracy, clarity and style.

• Reporting: Hone your breaking news skills, develop sources and write compelling stories under the guidance of award-winning journalists.

• Social Media: Identify stories that have strong social potential, pitch, script and be on camera for social video.

• Other News Essentials: Depending on the needs of the newsroom, you may also gain experience in areas like data, graphics, podcasting and video production.

You have:

• Up to one year of journalism experience, including newsroom internships 

• A demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment as part of a team

• Strong writing and data reporting skills, including experience using tools for web analytics

• A strong interest in current affairs, a hunger for news and an understanding of the competitive landscape for digital news media

• A commitment to a career in journalism

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

• A willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice

HOW TO APPLY:

Please upload one PDF document (max. 5MB); You may upload a second PDF with your work examples if the files are large. Your application document should contain:

• A cover letter.

• An answer to the following prompt: How has your economic experience growing up shaped your career goals? (max. 500 words)

• Your résumé.

• Three examples of your published work. Please include full articles, not hyperlinks. 

The deadline to apply is Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at midnight Eastern time. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Salary: $36 Hourly ($65,520K a year)

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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 [email protected]. 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 - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Pay Range: $36.00/hr - $36.00/hr

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..