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Dow Jones

Letters Editor, Opinion

New York, NY · Hybrid

$110K - $140K/yr

The Letters Editor is responsible for selecting and editing the daily Letters to the Editor column ... Flexibility to work evenings or weekends on occasion as news developments require. Our Benefits

Fox

Editor, Outkick

New York, NY · On-site

$74K - $95K/yr

OutKick.com. OutKick Media is looking for an Editor to join our OutKick.com team.You have ... Ability/flexibility to work different shifts including evenings and weekends; possess an "on-call" ...

FOX News Network, LLC

Editor, Outkick

$61K - $79K/yr

OutKick.com. OutKick Media is looking for an Editor to join our OutKick.com team. You have ... Ability/flexibility to work different shifts including evenings and weekends; possess an "on-call" ...

WHYY Inc

Managing Editor, Delaware

Wilmington, DE

All editors pitch in when needed on editing shifts that may require working a holiday and/or filling in for a weekend shift to support general newsroom editing needs. This position is a grant funded ...

WHYY INC

Managing Editor, Delaware

Wilmington, DE

All editors pitch in when needed on editing shifts that may require working a holiday and/or filling in for a weekend shift to support general newsroom editing needs. This position is a grant funded ...

Verde Valley Newspapers Inc

Editor

Cottonwood, AZ · On-site

Description The Editor is responsible for managing the editorial process of a publication by reviewing, editing, and refining content submitted by writers, ensuring it meets the publication ...

Hagadone Media Group

Copy Editor

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

Join our newsroom as a Copy Editor and help shape the daily news experience from the inside out ... Nights, weekends, and holidays are part of the rotation. Benefits * Competitive salary commensurate ...

Western News&Info, Inc

Editor

Cottonwood, AZ

The Editor is responsible for managing the editorial process of a publication by reviewing, editing, and refining content submitted by writers, ensuring it meets the publication's standards for ...

ESPN

Supervising Video Editor

Bristol, CT

$102K - $140K/yr

Video Editors, Post Editors, Producer Editors, Sound Design, Graphic Designers, Project Managers ... Ability to work on site: nights; weekends; and holidays. * Flexibility to alter shifts/days off to ...

Newsweek

News Editor

$90K - $100K/yr

News Editor, Newsweek.com Location: United States (Remote or Hybrid in NYC) Position Overview: The ... This is a full-time position working 3:00 pm-12:00 am ET five days a week, including one weekend ...

Bally's Corporation

Feature Editor

Chicago, IL

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

Bally's Corporation

Feature Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site

Must be willing to work weekends, nights and some holidays (schedule built around live sports events hours) Preferred Education | Certifications: * Bachelor's Degree in related field (editing ...

nFocus Solutions

Editor

Leavenworth, KS

Active SECRET Clearance Position Type: Full-Time We are seeking a highly experienced Editor to support the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) in the development, editing, and publication of U.

WOWK-TV

Video News Editor - PT

Amarillo, TX

Must be able to work weekday and weekend afternoons and evenings. If you`re looking to get your ... Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching ...

Fortune

Features & Enterprise Editor

New York, NY

They will work closely with senior editors to assign, edit assign, edit, and polish features and enterprise reporting--including quicker-turn "weekenders" off the news and ambitious deep dives--for ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Weekend Editor oversees content publication and newsroom operations during weekends, ensuring timely reporting and article updates. They manage writers, edit articles, and monitor breaking news to keep the site active. This role often requires quick decision-making, strong editorial judgment, and familiarity with digital publishing. Weekend Editors may also update social media channels and coordinate with weekday teams to maintain content consistency.

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Weekend Editors often work with limited staffing and must make swift editorial decisions, sometimes handling breaking news or urgent updates independently. They need to effectively manage multiple tasks, such as assigning stories, editing content, and ensuring quality under tight deadlines. Proactive communication with weekday teams and careful planning help ease the weekend transition, while strong troubleshooting skills are invaluable for resolving unexpected issues. Embracing these challenges can accelerate skill development and provide valuable experience in newsroom operations.

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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 4 days ago

Dow Jones rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 6 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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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.

Business Area:

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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