Director, Strategy & New Ventures

Dow Jones & Co. Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News. This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day. If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you. Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is 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, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line. NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas Full timeJobReq53090 Job Description: About the Role: As the Director of Strategy & New Ventures, you will run strategy and launch workstreams inside Dow Jones's biggest new consumer bets. You will take a workstream from thesis to live product: build the case, build the model, shape the GTM, line up partnerships, and design the org. You will work on-site in our Midtown Manhattan office 3 days each week and report to the SVP, Consumer Ventures & Strategy. You Are: * An operator, not just a deck maker; you can build and communicate the strategy, but also put it into action * Analytical. You can build a financial model, understand user data and research, and know what questions to ask to evaluate an opportunity * A consumer of media and news with a point of view about the future of the content and data business * Comfortable with ambiguity and able to bring structure to complex problems * Able to work with a range of stakeholders across levels, functions, industries, and geographies You Will: * Develop business cases, financial models, and launch plans for new ventures * Shape commercial, partnership, and org design decisions for new ventures * Shape the broader Dow Jones consumer strategy and operating model * Execute on strategic initiatives You Have: * 12+ years combining top-tier consulting or corporate strategy with at least one operating tour * At least: fluency with AI and ideas about how to use it to achieve our goals; At best: experience using AI to build new things and improve workflows * Demonstrated history of building and launching new things * The willingness to work in our Midtown Manhattan office at least 3 days each week * A plus: Media, content, and/or subscription experience #LI-HYBRID Our Benefits: * Comprehensive Healthcare Plans * Paid Time Off * Retirement Plans * Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans * Education Benefits * Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave * Family Care Benefits * Commuter Transit Program * Subscription Discounts * Employee Referral Program Learn more about all our US benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualifi