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Dow Jones

Letters Editor, Opinion

New York, NY · Hybrid

$110K - $140K/yr

About the Role The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is seeking a Letters Editor to join our ... Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans * Education Benefits * Paid Maternity and ...

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New York, NY

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Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

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Senior Editor

New York, NY

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Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

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Senior Editor

New York, NY

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New York, NY

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New York, NY · On-site

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical journal editor in the United States is $41.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.62 and $50.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Medical Journal Editor on a daily basis?

A Medical Journal Editor is responsible for managing the peer-review process, coordinating with authors, reviewers, and the editorial board to ensure submissions meet the journal's scientific and ethical standards. Daily tasks often include evaluating new manuscripts, overseeing revisions, providing editorial feedback, and making publication decisions. Editors may also contribute to strategic planning, content curation, and attending meetings to discuss journal policies or select featured articles. This role requires balancing project deadlines, maintaining clear communication, and upholding the accuracy and reputation of the journal.

What does a Medical Journal Editor do?

A Medical Journal Editor oversees the publication process of medical research articles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to ethical guidelines. They manage peer review, select articles for publication, and collaborate with authors, reviewers, and publishers. Editors also ensure that content meets scientific and editorial standards while staying up-to-date with advancements in medical research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Medical Journal Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Journal Editor, you need a strong background in medical or scientific research, excellent command of written English, and solid editorial experience—often supported by an advanced degree in a health-related field. Familiarity with manuscript submission systems (such as ScholarOne or Editorial Manager), biomedical databases, and reference management tools is highly beneficial. Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure the integrity and clarity of published research, uphold journal standards, and facilitate efficient editorial workflows.

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Letters Editor, Opinion

Letters Editor, Opinion

Dow Jones

New York, NY • Hybrid

$110K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Dow Jones rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 17 rated publishing

Job description

Job Description:

About the Team:

The WSJ Opinion section's mission is to inform readers about the news of the day with a consistent philosophy that can be summed up as "free people and free markets." While we aim to inform and persuade, we seek to encourage debate across the political spectrum. WSJ Opinion offers original analysis and strong points of view on the news of the day. This Letters position plays a key role in growing reader engagement and strengthening the Opinion section's digital presence by selecting, editing, and soliciting compelling letters.

About the Role

The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is seeking a Letters Editor to join our growing editorial team in New York. This role is ideal for a collaborative editor with sharp news judgment and knowledge of current affairs, excellent editing skills and a commitment to high journalistic standards. The Letters Editor is responsible for selecting and editing the daily Letters to the Editor column, published Monday through Saturday in print and online. The position requires a keen sense of what makes a compelling read, the ability to work accurately and efficiently under deadline pressure, and the judgment to handle reader feedback with professionalism and courtesy.

The Journal is looking for a candidate who is eager to expand reader engagement by fostering thoughtful debate and growing the Letters audience across digital platforms. This will include soliciting letters on occasion to respond to Journal articles. The candidate should be able to write headlines that are accurate and attract readers on the Journal's platforms as well as on search and social websites.

You are a close reader of the Journal, deeply engaged with the news of the day and is familiar with the ideas, philosophy and principles of the WSJ Opinion section. You will report to the Editorial Page Editor and will be based in our New York office. You should include a cover letter and resume.

You Will:

  • Review hundreds of daily submissions to select the most relevant, timely, and well-argued letters for the print and digital editions.
  • Refine submissions for clarity, brevity, and grammar while preserving the author's original intent and "voice."
  • Solicit letters in response to news coverage to encourage informed debate and reader engagement.
  • Write accurate, engaging headlines optimized for print, search, social, and digital platforms.
  • Pitch content ideas and occasionally contribute bylined articles.
  • Participate in editorial board meetings and collaborate with Opinion writers and editors.

You Have:

  • At least 7 years editing experience, preferably covering political, economic or cultural content.
  • It is essential that candidates be familiar with the ideas, philosophy and principles for which The Wall Street Journal's editorial page stands.
  • Proficiency in writing, copy-editing and proofreading.
  • Exceptional editing skills and sound editorial judgement.
  • Familiarity with audience insights, newsroom analytics and digital engagement strategies.
  • The ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
  • Flexibility to work evenings or weekends on occasion as news developments require.

Our Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plans
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Education Benefits
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Family Care Benefits
  • Commuter Transit Program
  • Subscription Discounts
  • Employee Referral Program

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Editorial/Journalism

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Non-Union rolePay Range: $110,000 - $140,000We 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..

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