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. What will you do? 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. What will it take to be successful? 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 Fluency in Spanish is an advantage Must have a valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments About The Dallas Morning News Since 1885, The Dallas Morning News ( www.dallasnews.com ) has been North Texas’ trusted source for credible, independent journalism — reporting with accuracy, fairness and integrity. Each week, we reach more than 4 million people across print, digital, and social platforms, covering the stories that shape life in Dallas and across the state. From politics and public policy to business, culture and sports, our mission is to inform, engage and reflect the diverse communities we serve. Our staff works in the office at least three days a week. The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace. We support one another as we produce revelatory work with our community in mind. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates. About Hearst Newspapers: With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we’re investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories — growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms — to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired. Be a part of something bigger – Your Headline Awaits. What We Offer 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. #LI-DH1 #LI-Hybrid

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.