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NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas
Remote - USA
Full time
JobReq46713
Job Description:
Personal Finance/Insurance Staff Writer
Buy Side from WSJ is seeking an ambitious and energetic journalist for its Personal Finance (Insurance) team. This writer will play a key role on our team, translating complex insurance topics into clear, consumer-friendly content.
The candidate must have experience writing articles on insurance topics, have strong knowledge of insurance products, experience working with data and enjoy breaking down sometimes complicated topics in a way that is interesting, accurate, relevant and distinctive.
The successful candidate will have experience reporting on all or most of these insurance topics: pet, auto, life, business, travel, homeowners and renters.
About Buy Side from WSJ:
Dow Jones's reviews and recommendations site is independent of The Wall Street Journal newsroom, and dedicated to helping consumers make smart decisions about how to spend their time and money.
About the Role:
This staff writer will ensure that articles meet high quality standards of journalism while responsibly guiding readers. This role is part of the Buy Side from WSJ editorial team.
You Will:
- Write articles on insurance topics that are relevant for WSJ subscribers.
- Work with large data sets.
- Ensure that sources/sourcing are appropriate for the topic.
- Collaborate with the editorial and commerce teams on article lineups for future months to ensure relevancy for the WSJ audience.
- Have an understanding of the WSJ.com audience to ensure articles are properly serving our audience's needs.
- Work proactively with partners in the spirit of providing useful service to readers
- Write polished, clear prose that balances sensitivity with expertise.
- Work well under pressure and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Be meticulous in copy and ambitious in reporting, ensuring accuracy and depth in all coverage.
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