Dow Jones

Talent Scout/Host

Dow Jones$165K — $190K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in talent booking, interviewing, hosting, or programming within media or events.
  • Established network with access to influential executives and cultural leaders.
  • Excellent skills in live interviewing and moderation, with strong editorial judgment.
  • Experience engaging with high-profile and C-suite talent in live and filmed scenarios.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing multiple timelines and workstreams.
  • Professional on-camera and onstage presence compatible with a premium brand.

Responsibilities

  • Source and build relationships with creators and high-profile talent.
  • Lead outreach, negotiations, and deal-making with internal stakeholders.
  • Host and moderate discussions onstage and on-camera to align with brand objectives.
  • Prepare comprehensive briefs and materials for seamless execution.
  • Coordinate logistics for talent scheduling and approvals across teams.
  • Maintain WSJ's premium editorial standards and professionalism.

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
  • Financial Health Programs
  • Cybersecurity Protection
Full Job Description
Job Description:
About the Role:

The Talent Scout / Host identifies, secures, and hosts top-tier talent for The Trust at The Wall Street Journal—bringing WSJ-level credibility, warmth, and authority to live and filmed experiences. This role requires 12+ years of experience across talent booking, interviewing, hosting, or programming within media, events, or branded content environments.

You Will:
  • Source and cultivate relationships with creators, executives, cultural leaders, and category experts, with a focus on C-suite and high-profile talent.

  • Lead outreach, pitching, negotiation, and deal-making in partnership with internal stakeholders.

  • Host and moderate onstage and on-camera conversations, delivering thoughtful, well-paced discussions aligned with audience and brand objectives.

  • Prepare detailed briefs, interview questions, and run-of-show materials to ensure seamless execution.

  • Manage logistics including scheduling, talent prep, approvals, and coordination across teams.

  • Uphold the premium editorial standards, authority, and professionalism associated with WSJ.


You Have:
  • 10+ years of experience in talent booking, hosting, interviewing, or programming across media, live events, or branded content.

  • Proven network with access to senior executives, cultural leaders, and industry influencers.

  • Exceptional live interviewing and moderation skills, with strong editorial judgment.

  • Comfort engaging high-profile and C-suite talent in both live and filmed settings.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and timelines.

  • Polished, credible on-camera and onstage presence aligned with a premium media brand.

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
  • Financial Health Programs
  • Cybersecurity Protection

Business Area:

Dow Jones - Media Sales

Job Category:

Marketing & Product Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

 

Base Pay Range: $165,000 - $190,000

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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