Deputy Chicago Bureau Chief: Lead, Scoops & Strategy

Posted 14 days ago

wall street journalChicago (IL)

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About the role

The Wall Street Journal in Chicago is seeking a Deputy Bureau Chief to lead our local newsroom, guiding breaking news, enterprise reporting and high‑impact features. Based in our Chicago office, you will manage a talented team, shape daily assignments and long-range plans across beats that span business, finance and corporate coverage. You will work closely with editors across Dow Jones to ensure fair, accurate and fast reporting, while mentoring reporters at different career stages and driving

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