North Texas Reporter, Chron

HearstDallas, TX
300dRemote

About The Position

Chron is seeking a North Texas Reporter with sharp editorial skills and experience working for a digital-first newsroom. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding and appreciation for North Texas and the Panhandle region—a coverage area stretching from the Dallas-Fort Worth metro to Midland, Lubbock, Amarillo, and south Oklahoma. They have experience covering news and trending stories in the area and, importantly, know how to find and tell a good story while working independently. In a world of trending news, ideal candidates can quickly envision a fresh take on North Texas that no one else has and that Chron's audience wants. Candidates will understand how to tell stories that matter to the people who live in North Texas and to those located elsewhere, throughout Texas and beyond its borders; they will embrace the chance to write well-reported stories with voice; and they will be able to toggle between writing fast-paced daily news stories and well-sourced features on interesting personalities, places and trends that highlight what makes North Texas unique for readers in Houston and across the state. Candidates must be based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or English
  • At least 3 years of news reporting experience, specifically covering North Texas
  • Familiarity with key personalities and events in North Texas; a deep connection to the culture of the area is highly preferred
  • Experience using analytics tools such as Chartbeat, Google Analytics, or Looker is preferred
  • Proficiency in using a CMS and publishing to digital platforms is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Excellent news judgement and news writing skills
  • Excellent reporting, researching, and interviewing skills
  • Familiarity with the people, issues, and culture that are reshaping North Texas
  • High metabolism for turning out must-read stories every day
  • Familiarity with national digital media landscape
  • Familiarity with content management systems
  • Strong copy-editing skills and knowledge of AP Style

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Publishing Industries

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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