Assistant Government Editor

Dallas News Corp.•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Dallas Morning News is seeking an Assistant Government Editor to provide editing support and leadership to a team keeping watch over the day-to-day operations of the publicly-funded entities that impact the people who live here. This editor will work closely with the local government accountability editor to manage a team of at least eight reporters, emphasizing reporting and writing skills. This editor needs to foster the growth and development of the team and will be working with reporters to help them exercise solid news judgment, build strong sourcing, turn those sources into scoops, and create insightful enterprise work and projects. A strong candidate will have robust editing skills along with an understanding of and ambition for accountability journalism. This editor must be well-organized and have strong news judgment. They must be a bridge-builder in creating relationships. This editor will directly manage reporters. A strong communicator, collaborator and multitasker, the assistant government editor understands planning is foundational to high-quality journalism. The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace for all. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.

Requirements

One to three years of experience in editing and/or copy editing
Excellent editing, time management, planning and prioritization skills to manage daily assignments and long-term enterprise
Concrete understanding of SEO best practices and how to optimize a story's digital presentation, including headlines, links, tags and visual elements
Deadline decision-maker
Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, a flair for headlines
Proven ability to plan, work in advance
Adapts quickly to changing technologies and workflows
Juggles multiple assignments
Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Responsibilities

Plan for short-term coverage and long-term projects with an eye toward distinctive journalism that differentiates our report from a list of competitors
Generate content ideas that include an emphasis on the diversity of voices, stories, subjects and perspectives
Ensure stories are reported fairly, accurately and thoroughly, with sharp, compelling writing
Take a hands-on approach to breaking news across digital platforms and display a willingness to create content as needed
Show strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask on deadline
Build trusting relationships with staffers and foster their growth and development
Display exceptional news judgment with the ability to recognize the digital potential of stories that will resonate with our audience
Build stories with links, tags, SEO best practices, attractive web headlines and multimedia when appropriate
Monitor analytics for stories and work with reporters to suggest approaches for improvement
Work with audience editors to evolve and shape coverage to deepen engagement with our digital audience
Provides day-to-day leadership and supervision to assigned staff, ensuring operational goals and objectives are met effectively and efficiently
Responsible for all aspects of employee management, including recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention
Conducts regular performance evaluations; provides constructive feedback and coaching to support employee development and accountability
Administers progressive discipline and counseling as needed, in alignment with company policies and procedures
Oversees scheduling, workload distribution, and delegation of responsibilities to ensure balanced team performance and productivity

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules - Because balance matters.
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage - Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
24/7 Telemedicine Access (MDLive) - Talk to board-certified doctors anytime, anywhere.
FMLA & Parental Leave - Supporting you through life's important moments.
Retirement Benefits with Employer Contributions - Helping you invest in your future.
Onsite Fitness Center - Stay active and energized during your day.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges.
Monthly "Health & Wealth" Webinars - Tools and tips to support your physical and financial wellness.
18 Days of Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays - Plenty of time to recharge.
8 Hours of Paid Community Service Time - Give back to the causes that matter most to you.