Breaking News Reporter

Hearst • Dallas, TX

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Dallas Morning News is looking for a reporter who can cover a range of breaking news in the nation’s fourth-largest metro area. Our 13-member Breaking & Trending team is at the heart of the newsroom and is crucial to getting us off to a fast start on major news. The ideal candidate is fast, accurate and aggressive in seeking stories that begin with the initial post and lead to meaningful follow-up coverage. You should function as part of a team, boast a high metabolism for news and have a strong knowledge of how to engage audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism or a related field
• At least three years of experience in journalism or a related field, preferably covering breaking news
• An understanding of digital analytics
• An understanding of SEO best practices
• The ability to manage multiple stories of different complexities at the same time
• The ability to process key facts and write quickly
• Strong writing skills
• A collaborative approach to journalism
• Experience filing open records requests and interpreting information in public records
• A driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Deep knowledge of North Texas preferred

Responsibilities

• Break news around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area
• Go to the scene of breaking news to provide details of events and develop sourcing
• Post news quickly and work with others on the team to develop it in real time
• Look for and write smart second- and subsequent-day follow-ups to breaking news stories
• Develop source networks with key agencies in Dallas and the metropolitan area to build faster awareness of breaking stories
• Take video from the scene of breaking news
• Produce stand-up videos that add context to the news
• Work with reporters on other teams to provide breaking coverage and add depth to stories from an array of desks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level