Dow Jones

Strategy & Growth Manager

Dow Jones$130K — $160K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, or related fields.
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent research capabilities to synthesize complex information.
  • Ability to work independently and drive projects in ambiguous environments.
  • Strong communication skills for preparing materials for senior executives.
  • Familiarity with digital media and evolving consumer behavior.
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Execute strategic initiatives to foster growth for Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal.
  • Evaluate opportunities for new business ventures, partnerships, and acquisitions.
  • Conduct research and analyze competitive landscapes to highlight growth opportunities.
  • Develop financial models and business cases for strategic planning.
  • Analyze data to support decision-making processes for executives.
  • Collaborate with leaders across various teams to drive strategic initiatives.
  • Prepare executive-ready presentations and memos to inform senior leadership.
  • Lead projects from concept to execution, adjusting strategies as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health care and retirement options.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Wellbeing initiatives to promote health and employee satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Manager, Strategy & Growth

Dow Jones is seeking a Manager, Strategy & Growth to help shape the future growth of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones. You will tackle some of our most important strategic opportunities - from evaluating new businesses and partnerships to informing operating strategy, competitive positioning, and long-term growth initiatives.


This is a broad, high-impact role for someone who enjoys solving complex business problems. One week you might be building the business case for a new product or partnership; the next, analyzing competitive dynamics, developing a financial model, supporting an acquisition evaluation, or helping senior leaders make decisions on strategic priorities. We're looking for someone who is intellectually curious, analytically rigorous, and excited to move fluidly across a diverse portfolio of work.


Responsibilities
  • Execute the strategic initiatives that drive growth across Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal.
  • Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, acquisitions, and other strategic investments.
  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insight work to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities.
  • Build financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support investment decisions and strategic planning.
  • Analyze internal and external data to uncover opportunities, measure performance, and inform executive decision-making.
  • Partner with leaders across editorial, product, engineering, marketing, finance, and commercial teams to advance key initiatives.
  • Prepare executive-ready presentations, memos, and recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Help drive strategic projects from initial concept through execution, adapting as business priorities evolve.

What We're Looking For
  • Experienced in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, investment banking, business operations, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent research capabilities and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations.
  • Comfort working with ambiguity and independently driving projects forward.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior executives.
  • Knowledge or experience about digital media and evolving consumer behavior.
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.

Preferred Experience
  • Experience in digital media, consumer subscriptions, marketplaces, or platform businesses.
  • Familiarity with partnership strategy, business development, M&A, or commercial negotiations.
  • Experience using data and analytics to inform strategic decisions.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Partnerships

Job Category:

General Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

 

Base Pay Range: $130,000 - $160,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

About Dow Jones

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 produces leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America?s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Factiva, Barron?s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource.
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