We break stories, influence ideas, and advance business intelligence and cultural interest. We expose the events that turn markets, the digital breakthroughs that transform art, the demand that drives invention, as well as the political and societal passing moments and lasting consequences. We are the people of Dow Jones. From different fields, backgrounds and viewpoints we invite you to join us.
Examine the world and bring it to others.
About Our Organization:
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 Team:
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.
The Role:
Barron’s is seeking an innovative and passionate visual storyteller to work hand in hand with the Head of Visuals to establish the look & feel of the Barron’s brand through photography across all platforms. Candidates should have some experiencing managing teams and be excited by the notion of finding the right photographer for what can be difficult subject matter to create interesting and creative visuals. This individual will report into our Head of Design & Visuals. This person will be expected to work 3x a week from the New York City office, on a hybrid schedule.
You Will:
Manage the day to day operations of the photo department’s two full-time photo editors. Including:
Providing clear and concise feedback
Mentoring photo editors in how they think about/approach stories
Help develop individual photo editor’s voices and how to align that individual voice with the voice of Barron’s
Pairing stories with photo editors
Tracking assignments and project timelines
Overseeing image, caption, and credit accuracy
Negotiating fees, managing contracts and paperwork for assignments
Develop, deploy, and enforce workflows to increase the productivity of the department
Flag potential opportunities for photo-driven stories
Identify opportunities for in-house photo-illustration execution and help guide photo editors in their creation of assets
Sit-in and participate-in story meetings as Photo representation and to act as a source of knowledge and insight for the photo team
Maintain (and help guide PEs to maintain) clear and open communication with story editors
Work with the Head of Visuals in maintaining the voice of Barron’s through Photography
Source new talent among photographers, stylists, and additional contributors
Work with the Head of Visuals to maintain the photo budget
You Have:
10+ years in an editorial department or newsroom role
Adobe CC expertise
Knowledge of News, Business, and Finance a plus
Experience with Wordpress is a plus
Experience with Methode and/or K4 is a plus
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
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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/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 - W&I - Barrons Newsroom
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Pay Range: $115,000 - $145,000
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: 45772
