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Dow Jones

Letters Editor, Opinion

New York, NY · Hybrid

$110K - $140K/yr

The WSJ Opinion section's mission is to inform readers about the news of the day with a consistent ... The Letters Editor is responsible for selecting and editing the daily Letters to the Editor column ...

Crain

Deputy Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Use analytics, reader behavior, and editorial judgment to shape coverage decisions. * Ensure ... Editing Excellence * Raise the quality and impact of daily journalism through strong editing and ...

NYP Holdings, Inc.

PT Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

: The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, Fashion and ... The editor is expected to be a line and assignment editor who possesses fine attention to detail ...

New York Post

PT Editor

New York, NY · Hybrid

$50/hr

: The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture, Fashion and ... The editor is expected to be a line and assignment editor who possesses fine attention to detail ...

Pubity Group Ltd

Editor

New York, NY · On-site

The Editor will help shape what news at Pubity looks like, from the stories we cover and originate ... Create newsletter content that people actively choose to read, rather than simply another ...

Valnet Concept

Junior Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

This is a high-volume editing role for someone who is fast, meticulous, and takes pride in getting ... Optimize content for SEO and reader engagement . * Improve headlines, formatting, and article ...

Bloomsbury Publishing

Editor, Romance

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The Editor will seek out, evaluate, acquire, develop, and edit manuscripts with high-quality ... Read, evaluate, and develop materials for acquisition * Maintain and develop relationships with ...

Bloomsbury

Editor, Romance

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Editor will seek out, evaluate, acquire, develop, and edit manuscripts with high-quality ... Read, evaluate, and develop materials for acquisition * Maintain and develop relationships with ...

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Valnet Inc.

Junior Editor

New York, NY · Remote

This is a high-volume editing role for someone who is fast, meticulous, and takes pride in getting ... Optimize content for SEO and reader engagement . * Improve headlines, formatting, and article ...

The New York Times

Night Editor, Politics

New York, NY · On-site

$175K - $190K/yr

It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to ... The New York Times Politics desk is seeking a Night Editor to drive our evening operation, editing ...

Scholastic

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

This entails assigning, requesting photos, editing copy, inputting copy edits, doing final reads, and submitting invoices for approval. * Mentor and provide guidance to SuperSTEM's associate editor ...

The Atlantic

Senior Editor

New York, NY

$105K - $180K/yr

The right candidate is a voracious reader, an exacting editor, a thoughtful correspondent, and someone who understands that the best book coverage doesn't stop with a review but also argues ...

Scholastic Corporation

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

This entails assigning, requesting photos, editing copy, inputting copy edits, doing final reads, and submitting invoices for approval. * Mentor and provide guidance to SuperSTEM's associate editor ...

The Real Deal

News Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Foster relationships with industry experts, sources, and readers to ensure that the publication remains relevant and well-informed. Job Requirements: Excellent writing and editing skills Strong ...

The Real Deal

News Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Foster relationships with industry experts, sources, and readers to ensure that the publication remains relevant and well-informed. Job Requirements: Excellent writing and editing skills Strong ...

dmg::media

Opinion Editor, US

New York, NY · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Our reach, influence and reader loyalty make us a premium destination for more than 300,000 digital ... The Opinion Editor will shape a distinctive and engaging commentary agenda, commission compelling ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for reader editor in Matawan, NJ is $66,158.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,700.00 and $74,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Reader Editor job openings in Matawan, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,158 per year, or $31.8 per hour.

Letters Editor, Opinion

New York, NY • Hybrid

Dow Jones
Video and Audio Streaming Services • 5 - 10K employees
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$110K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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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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/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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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.

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Dow Jones - Editorial

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

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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