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ABOUT US
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Chief of Staff (COS) to the CEO, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer and manage functions essential to his productivity, as well as to the productivity of the broader Dow Jones Executive team. This includes serving as a versatile right-hand to manage the CEO’s various commitments in addition to executing new priorities.
You will be responsible for the overall effectiveness of the CEO and his executive office, serving as his point person on a day-to-day basis and fostering strong relationships with the Executive team members who report to him, to ensure growth initiatives are implemented successfully. You will be aware of activity throughout the business, clearly communicate information and actions from the CEO, and act as a proxy on his behalf with various stakeholders to maximize performance and output.
You will work in our midtown Manhattan office every weekday.
YOU WILL
Manage key priorities of the CEO and serve as the primary point of contact for all executive initiatives
Manage the operating rhythm for the business in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team and finance partners to ensure alignment on strategy and goals
Develop client engagement strategy for the chief executive in alignment with business priorities
Provide priority management and oversight for the office of the CEO
Attend meetings with CEO, taking notes, and facilitating takeaways
Review, draft, and manage responses to emails, ensuring timely follow-ups and effective communication on behalf of the CEO
Demonstrate solid understanding of Dow Jones’ core business and strategic plan; regularly promote the CEO’s vision to the broader team to ensure alignment and productivity
Execute on the vision through tight management of strategic, high-growth projects that are cross-department and cross-brand
Manage change management programs in collaboration with the Executive Leadership team
Facilitate decision-making with the CEO and Executive leadership team; act as confidant and advisor to offer sound perspective and guidance
Instill a sense of teamwork and loyalty within the broader team to inspire and motivate others around growth initiatives; act as “eyes and ears” to ensure such initiatives are implemented effectively
Travel to meetings with the CEO or the CEO’s stead
YOU HAVE
Willingness to work on-site in our midtown Manhattan office Monday through Friday
Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including cross-functional leadership roles as Chief of Staff and/or in operations, strategy or management consulting
Experience working closely with executive leaders
Impeccable verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner at a senior level
Highly organized with strong attention to details
An interest and aptitude in solving problems and challenges by proactively devising solutions
Versatility and adaptability to handle a highly-variable workload
Proper discretion and sound judgment to keep information confidential, as needed
Experience effectively managing simultaneous activities in a fast-paced business environment
Flexible schedule; available for international/domestic travel, occasionally at the last minute
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OUR BENEFITS
Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Comprehensive Insurance Plans
Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
Education Benefits
Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
Commuter Transit Program
Subscription Discounts
Employee Referral Program
Learn more about our US benefits.
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/AA/M/F/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 - OCEO
Job Category: General Management
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Pay Range: $220,000 - $270,000
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: 45867
