Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

A knowledge of how to shape and pinpoint stepback, character-driven narratives that touch the corporate world is essential, as is the ability to bulletproof fast-moving news stories on deadline with sourcing, legal and ethical considerations.

The Journal’s Weekend teams blend deep reporting, sharp wit and good taste to create compulsively readable quick-turn stories, timely analysis pieces and enterprise features on the subjects of lifestyle, entertainment, culture and ideas. Stories from this team offer a lively lens on the zeitgeist, drawing connections between events and trends in the culture to form original, big-picture theses about the present moment.

Editors on the team are also expected to conceive, assign and edit long-lead stories—think exclusive sit-down interviews and juicy narrative storytelling—for _WSJ. Magazine_ .

You will:

+ Assign, edit and bulletproof multiple stories per week that speak to stepback, weekend-reading appetites—what is the larger picture or bigger thesis? What is the unknown story or hidden character drama in this headline or brand name?

+ Work with news reporters around the newsroom in the Journal’s New York and global bureaus to come in on the biggest news stories of the day.

+ Coach reporters to see around corners, and personally uncover stories no one else is chasing, developing them into juicy features and engaging reads.

+ Push to amplify traditional profiles, trend or event stories with humanizing detail and great eye for shareable, well-crafted narrative that shows potential for Weekend cover story billing.

+ Be a hands-on bulletproofer of stories, ensuring they are well reported, compellingly written, visually striking, and adhere to Journal standards for rigorous sourcing and ethics under tight deadlines.

+ Push your stories to deliver on various forms of storytelling including visuals, social, graphics and videos, ensuring collaboration around the newsroom to reach audiences in fresh formats.

+ Embody the coverage area’s mission to simultaneously inform and entertain.

+ Ensure the top-tier execution and ethical standards of the Wall Street Journal and _WSJ. Magazine_ are consistently met: that work is of impeccable quality across all platforms, and that The Journal’s codes of conduct and overall Standards & Ethics rules are scrupulously met.

You have:

+ 7 to 10+ years experience as a news features editor, including time running reporters, editing stories, commissioning coverage and working on storytelling of all types.

+ Journalistic ambition and “run toward the fire” energy in coming in on the biggest business-news stories of the day with a stepback, narrative approach. Strong sense of news-cycle timing and when broader stories will be perfectly timed.

+ A sharp sense of what our digital audiences are talking about and how to connect with them. A comfort with audience data, showing the ability to draw strong inferences and go-forward plans about what succeeds or doesn’t.

+ A meticulous approach to pushing reporters on getting facts and details exactly right, knowing how to avoid errors and bulletproof high-profile, consequential stories with a close attention to detail.

+ A collaborative spirit and eagerness to partner collaboratively with other editors and reporters across various newsroom teams.

+ A sense of humor, including a demonstrated ability to find clever, intelligent ways into stories that are being widely covered.

+ Visual thinking and a vested interest in how your stories will look and present across all mediums.

+ A commitment to ensuring the scruples, ethical standards, voice, and tone of The Wall Street Journal are consistently met; that stories are accurate, fair, and of impeccable quality.

You will report to the Bureau Chief of Weekend Ideas. This is a fulltime position is based in our New York, NY office. To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter explaining how you would approach the job and a link to a portfolio of your relevant work by February 26th. If necessary, include a very brief description of the role you played in each example. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline.

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 [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:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $170,000 – $200,000

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..

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.

Req ID: 50997

Dow Jones is seeking a creative and entrepreneurial Audio Producer who is well versed in business news, markets, and finance to produce a weekly financial news podcast from Barron’s and support audio needs across the department.

The ideal candidate has experience producing fast-paced news content, interviews, and video podcasts as well as experience working with on-air talent, a strong understanding and interest in financial news, markets, and business and an ability to turn around episodes quickly. The candidate will work with the show host to select topics, structure episodes with multiple interviews on a weekly basis, and build episodes with multiple tracks and scoring. Candidates will also have experience writing compelling scripts, and producing and editing full video podcasts and clips.

This person will also provide data and insights on audio performance and suggestions for growing audience and engagement across shows.

You Will:

+ Produce full episodes from start to finish, including researching, pitching ideas to the host, booking guests, producing host reads and narration, fact checking, cutting tape, finding archival news clips, assembling mixes, and scoring and finishing episodes.

+ Schedule recordings with podcast host

+ Record and direct host recordings both remotely and in studio

+ Coach reporters and editors without audio experience on presenting for audio

+ Book and schedule interviews with guests, conduct pre-interviews and interviews as needed

+ Maintain the show production schedule, including scheduling meetings, interviews and recording sessions

+ Produce and edit video podcasts and edit video clips from long form episodes

+ Assist with production needs across other podcasts as needed

+ Help with growing audiences and promotion efforts across audio

You Have:

+ 2-4 years of experience as an Audio Producer

+ The ability and flexibility to work in a fast paced, changing environment

+ Strong writing skills and experience in building podcast episodes from start to finish

+ Experience working with on air hosts

+ Ability to juggle multiple tasks, problem solve, and execute against deadlines

+ Professional-level understanding of podcast and video editing tools such as Adobe Audition or Pro Tools, Descript and Premiere.

+ Interest and knowledge in business, finance, market and economics

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 [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 – Wealth & Investing

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Union role

Pay Range: $86,000 – $105,000

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..

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.

Req ID: 50974

Since 1921, Barron’s has delivered the need-to-know information for all those seeking to accumulate wealth, and provided a robust understanding of what propels the markets and business community. At the forefront, Barron’s is a catalyst for economic change with a powerful network of influential business leaders, financial advisors, institutional and affluent individual investors among its audience. Readers look to the publication for daily unparalleled financial information and expertise to drive results in our world and the markets.

About the Role:

Barron’s is looking for a seasoned editor to propel an expansion of our growing portfolio of newsletters. Building on the success of Barron’s Daily in the morning, Review & Preview in the evening, and the weekly Barron’s Energy Insider, Barron’s aims to grow our tech and geopolitical coverage, catering to investors and professionals who want deeper insight into the companies, trends, and innovations shaping the global future.

You Will:

The news editor will help to launch a new premium technology-focused newsletter, working closely with our lead newsletter writer. The role will also include contributions to the newsletter, helping to drive community engagement, and working on broader enterprise projects.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and passion for the markets and not be afraid of the high tempo pace of news.At the same time, we are looking for a journalist who can step back from the noise and see how Barron’s can weigh in with smart analysis and head-turning enterprise and investigations.

They should also have strong editing skills, working knowledge of finance and be a strong generator of ideas. They should have strong storytelling techniques both for a print magazine and digital platforms. And they should be familiar with Barron’s voice and its commitment to trusted financial journalism.

You Have:

+ 8+ years of editorial experience in financial journalism, business reporting, or technology coverage.

+ Deep knowledge of the technology sector, investing, and the intersection of business and innovation.

+ Proven ability to deliver sharp analysis and engaging storytelling across multiple formats.

+ Comfort using audience data, metrics, and experimentation to inform editorial strategy.

+ Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and adaptable—excited to build something new inside an established brand.

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 [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 – W&I – Barrons Newsroom

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $120,000 – $150,000

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..

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.

Req ID: 50769

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a senior audio and video producer to help launch and drive a new personal finance video podcast.

As a senior producer, you’ll also lead and contribute to projects and shows beyond personal finance. You’ll listen across our podcasts and suggest improvements, coach and train less experienced producers, and help identify and shape special projects across the newsroom.

Your work on personal finance will be a key focus early on. You’ll work with top reporters and outside experts to explain everything from saving and investing to taxes and major financial decisions. We’re looking for someone who can pitch and produce best-in-class audio and help define what a video podcast can be.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in video journalism, podcast production, digital storytelling and development. You bring excellent editorial judgment, are comfortable experimenting with new formats and platforms, and actively build relationships across the newsroom to stay close to our coverage. You’ll immerse yourself in the news, trends and developments around money and personal finance so this show becomes a must-listen and must-watch.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, collaborative team that produces impactful, factual and news-driven podcasts across the WSJ newsroom. We have a dedicated audience, and we’re looking to take our shows—and our reach—to the next level.

This position is based in our New York City office and reports to the Supervising Producer, Audio.

To apply, please submit your résumé, a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet or exceed the key requirements, and links to five examples of your work that showcase your expertise in video podcast production. Candidates who do not submit cover letters will not be considered.

**What You’ll Do**

+ Work closely with the personal finance show’s host, Supervising Producer and coverage chiefs across the WSJ newsroom to develop original story ideas, special series and interactive/immersive formats that deepen audience engagement and support external events.

+ Play a key role in production and post-production: pitch stories, book and pre-interview guests, write scripts, record interviews, edit sound and video, and publish to platforms.

+ Conduct remote recordings, in-studio interviews and field work.

+ Help promote the show by creating promos, sizzle reels and social media assets, including video.

+ Interview WSJ reporters and external sources, and coach contributors who are newer to audio and video.

+ Manage multiple projects in different stages of development and production.

+ Ensure all content is accurate, fact-checked, legally sound and meets WSJ editorial and production standards.

+ Organize and lead training sessions for less experienced producers.

+ Support other WSJ podcast productions as needed.

+ Occasionally fill in as a host and/or contribute to the podcast on mic.

**What You’ll Bring**

+ At least 5 years of experience in audio and video storytelling for a daily podcast or radio show.

+ A professional background in video journalism, podcast production and digital storytelling.

+ Strong shooting and editing skills.

+ Deep understanding of, and interest in, the Journal’s core coverage areas.

+ Strong editorial judgment and broad knowledge of current events.

+ Experience in research, fact-checking and shaping long-form interviews both before and after recordings.

+ Professional experience writing headlines, captions and scripts under tight time constraints.

+ Experience developing and launching new products.

+ Professional-level proficiency in Adobe Audition, Pro Tools or other DAWs.

+ Professional experience using Adobe Premiere (strong plus).

**Application Deadline: February 20**

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 [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: 110,000 – 130,000

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..

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.

Req ID: 50631