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