National Security Editor

The Wall Street Journal is seeking a visionary Bureau Chief to lead our national security coverage.

As the primary leader of this high-profile beat, you will set the editorial agenda for how the Journal covers the most critical issues in U.S. geopolitics. You will lead a team of world-class reporters in Washington covering foreign policy, the Pentagon, the State Department and the intelligence community, ensuring our coverage is indispensable to global decision-makers. The Bureau Chief is responsible for the overall excellence of the bureau’s output, balancing the urgency of breaking news with the sophisticated, deep-dive investigative reporting that defines the Journal.

You Will

• Set the Strategy: Define the bureau’s coverage priorities, identifying the "big shifts" in global power, defense technology, and diplomatic strategy before they hit the mainstream.
• Lead the Team: Manage and mentor a seasoned team of reporters and a deputy editor, fostering a culture of excellence, high-impact storytelling, and collaborative reporting.
• Drive Impact: Direct the bureau’s most ambitious projects, ensuring the Journal consistently delivers scoops, features and investigations that drive the global conversation.
• Collaborate Globally: Work closely with senior editors in New York and international bureaus to coordinate a seamless global narrative on national security.
• Innovate: Champion new storytelling formats and digital-first strategies to expand the Journal’s reach and engage new audiences.

You Have

• 8+ years of experience in high-level journalism, with a significant portion dedicated to covering or managing national security, foreign policy, or defense.
• Exceptional Editorial Vision: The ability to see the "big picture" and steer a team toward stories that matter most to a sophisticated global audience.
• Elite Editing Skills: A mastery of narrative structure and the ability to turn complex geopolitical maneuvers into clear, compelling prose.
• Cool Under Fire: Proven experience managing high-stakes news cycles and making critical editorial decisions under intense deadline pressure.
• Deep Sourcing: A sophisticated understanding of the D.C. power structure and the instincts of a veteran investigative journalist.

This position is based in Washington, D.C.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how you would approach the job by January 29th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early submission as the position may be filled before the deadline.

Please contact recruiting@wsj.com if you have questions.

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Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status Non-Union role

Pay Range: 175000 - 220000

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Req ID: 50848