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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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Experience Level
- 12+ years of experience across talent booking, interviewing, hosting, or programming within media, events, or branded content environments.
Salary/Compensations
- $165,000 - $190,000
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
About the Company
- Dow Jones - Media Sales
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets
- We are 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 or participating in an interview 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.
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