Breaking Trending Features Reporter

The Breaking/Trending Reporter in the Features department is responsible for writing on the arts, entertainment and pop culture news D-FW readers are most eager to read, from Post Malone’s latest collaborations to King of the Hill reboots, Yellowstone updates and Dolly Parton appearances. This is a fast-paced, quick-turn job focused on breaking news, what’s trending and expanding the conversations readers are having online. Ideal candidates will be well-versed in using social media to generate pitches and report stories. They will also bring knowledge of TV, pop music, movies and more. In addition to original reporting and on-scene coverage, this reporter will also repackage existing stories on local arts, culture and events with an eye toward audience engagement.

Responsibilities and duties:

Write quickly and accurately on a variety of arts and entertainment topics, with a local focus
Use social media as a tool to develop story ideas and respond to what our audience is already talking about
Build stories with links, tags, SEO best practices, attractive web headlines and multimedia when appropriate
Monitor analytics for stories across the Features section and work with editors to suggest approaches for improvement
Collaborate with other Features reporters to improve the digital presentation of their stories
Work with editors to develop new models for coverage that resonates with our digital audience
Assist with special digital projects, including video and audio projects, as needed

News you can use regarding Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Morning News is Texas’ leading daily newspaper with a bedrock journalistic reputation, intense regional focus and close community ties. We are dedicated to covering the issues that impact everyday lives in North Texas. More than 12 million people a month read The News’ content published in print, online or digitally. Founded in 1885, The News maintains one of the largest newsrooms in Texas and has won nine Pulitzer Prizes.

We believe our community is best served by a diverse newsroom that fosters an inclusive work environment for people from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Here’s our list of preferred skills and experience: (Please note this is not a checklist of requirements, but should be considered as a pool of preferred qualifications. If you can already do some of these things, great. If you're excited about figuring out how to do all of them, great! We'd love to hear from you either way.".)

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related fields or relevant experience.
Generally less than seven years of related reporting experience (most entry-level candidates typically have had at least one professional newsroom internship).

Skills:

Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, a flair for headlines, energy, curiosity and an ability to provide the best local cultural coverage with impact, excitement and an eye toward digital success
Versatility as both a journalist and as a web producer
A keen demonstrated interest in one or more of our subject areas (music, movies, books, visual art, theater, etc.) that informs smart coverage of it and related arts topics
Proficiency in digital content management tools
Using social media for newsgathering and audience development
Demonstrated ability to work remotely via smartphone or laptop computer
Understanding of platforms and audiences and ability to compose stories appropriate to the platform of publication (e.g., voice, style, formatting, hyperlinks)
Deep knowledge of SEO techniques and other digital best practices
Using accepted newsroom tools for planning, authoring, communicating, etc.
Collaborating effectively with team members and across newsroom teams
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, producing stories quickly and accurately
Knowledge of digital news analytics

A diverse newsroom best serves our community that fosters an inclusive work environment for people from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Our staff works in our offices at least three days a week because we believe this is key to a thriving and inclusive workplace that develops and supports one another and also produces revelatory work for its community and with its community in mind daily.

Benefit Offerings:

Internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Internal Culture Committee

Leadership Development Programs

Annual Unconscious Bias Training

Flexible Work Schedules

12 weeks of Parental Leave

Monthly Webinars addressing Health & Wealth for all employees

Medical/Dental and Vision insurance

MDLive Telemedicine 24/7/365 access to board-certified doctors via computer or phone

Onsite Fitness Center

Retirement benefits, including employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program

18 Paid Time Off Days

9 Paid Holidays

8 Hours Community Service Time Off

Pet Insurance