Assistant News/Weekend Editor

Dallas News Corp.•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Dallas Morning News is seeking an Assistant News Editor/Weekends to provide leadership and editing support for the newsroom, infusing urgency, immediacy and creativity. This editor will work Wednesday through Sunday with a primary focus on preparing weekend stories for publication on multiple platforms and leading the charge as the daytime editor on the weekend days. This journalist will collaborate with fellow editors across the newsroom to help plan and package weekend stories and coverage that engage and serve our North Texas audience and help optimize all content. A strong candidate will be a talented communicator, collaborator and multitasker, and have robust editing skills along with an understanding of and ambition for accountability journalism. This editor must be well-organized and be a bridge-builder in creating relationships. This editor will directly manage reporters. This editor must have strong news judgment, a keen sense of urgency and immediacy and be ready to lead reporters in tense, fast-moving situations. They'll also need to be adept at making smart decisions as news develops quickly. This editor will play a key role in our most ambitious work and be the person who gets the baton on big news stories that start late in the week and roll into the weekend. Recent examples are the Texas Hill Country floods, the ICE shooting and Marshawn Kneeland's death. This editor will take the lead on driving coverage through the weekend, making assignments, coordinating teams and motivating journalists. An understanding of and an interest in audience behavior and newsroom analytics is important. You'll need to be thinking about SEO and newsgathering tactics that help grow our audience and position The Dallas Morning News as the leading news outlet in North Texas. 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
Will work weekends
Excellent editing, time management, planning and prioritization skills
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

Prepare weekend stories for publication on multiple platforms
Be the 8-5 breaking news editor Saturdays and Sundays
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
Plan for coverage with an eye toward distinctive journalism that differentiates our report from a list of competitors
Ensure stories are reported fairly, accurately and thoroughly, with sharp, compelling writing
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.