Faith Reporter

Hearst•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the coverage of faith and religion at one of the southwest’s largest news outlets. Dallas-Fort Worth is a faith-forward region and the faith beat stretches across every community. Faith — personal conviction, community stewardship, church affiliation, trust, religious values, the value of life, etc. — is complex and requires more than covering "religion.” Our goals are to cover faith in ways that reflect how people and communities actualize their beliefs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
1-3 years of reporting experience
A passion for journalism that helps readers in their daily lives
Demonstrated strong reporting and writing skills
Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, a flair for headlines, energy, curiosity and an eye toward digital success
Ability to use social media for newsgathering and audience development
Ability to handle multiple stories at the same time
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Understanding of platforms and audiences and ability to compose stories appropriate to the platform of publication (e.g., voice, style, formatting, hyperlinks)
Collaborating effectively with team members and across newsroom departments
Willingness to cover a variety of topics
Familiarity with Texas
Must have a valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is an advantage

Responsibilities

Develop and expand your reporting expertise in faith and religion while building a robust source list of experts, leaders and community members.
Excel at building relationships and trust in a community with innumerable entry points.
Be comfortable in charging hard on breaking news, while finding time to dig into enterprise and features about remarkable faith leaders in our community.
Cover breaking news, crime and courts, which are a surprisingly big part of this beat, with abuse, lawsuits and wayward clergy.
Immerse yourself in North Texas’ diverse faith communities and large churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship, examining the latest trends, success stories and challenges that these communities face.
Help build community trust through events, listening sessions and pop-up newsrooms across North Texas.

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.