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Form of workThe Dallas Morning News seeks an experienced, highly motivated, and enterprising Political Reporter to join our Austin bureau. This is a chance to be part of a five-person team that is focused on covering Texas political stories that often have a national impact. Our team frequently breaks news out of Texas' capitol and then writes deeply sourced enterprise stories that show North Texas residents how events in Austin impact their daily lives.
In the past year, our Austin team: Broke an exclusive story about how Texas prison inmates were endangered because of a lack of air conditioning in state prisons during one of Texas' hottest summers ever. Consistently broke stories about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's legal troubles, impeachment in the state House, and acquittal before the Texas Senate. Held Texas Child Protective Services officials accountable for failing to adequately care for children in the state's foster care system.
Shadowed Texas state troopers to produce a watchdog report that held the state accountable for how it is carrying out a $4 billion state program to patrol the border with Mexico. The ideal candidate should have deep experience covering politics, be hungry to break news, and long to write the best enterprise journalism in the state. You also need to be a pro at building and developing sources that can lead you to stories no one else can get.
Knowledge of Texas politics and Texas government is preferred, and experience covering Texas' complicated state government is a plus. This reporter will be based in our bureau across the street from the capitol building in Austin, one of Texas's fastest-growing cities and one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace for all.
We are in search of a diverse group of candidates. Fluency in Spanish is an advantage.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: Proficient in learning digital content management tools Use social media for newsgathering and audience development Basic photo editing Comfort with fast-paced incremental storytelling (e.g., producing social media updates, updating online stories) Basic data literacy and analysis and ability to build simple charts, graphs, and maps with in-house tools Demonstrated ability to gather, edit, and post basic video and audio Demonstrated ability to work remotely via smartphone or laptop computer Demonstrated ability to interpret audience analytics to inform newsgathering decisions Understanding of platforms and audiences and ability to compose stories appropriate to the platform of publication (e.g., voice, style, formatting, hyperlinks) Basic knowledge of SEO and social headline-writing techniques Use accepted newsroom tools for planning, authoring, communicating, etc. Collaborate effectively with team members and across newsroom teams Spanish language skills are a plus; written and oral fluency is required for Al Dia staff writers. 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 a diverse newsroom best serves our community and fosters an inclusive work environment for people from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation. 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 InsuranceHere'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: Proficient in learning digital content management tools Use social media for newsgathering and audience development Basic photo editing Comfort with fast-paced incremental storytelling (e.g., producing social media updates, updating online stories) Basic data literacy and analysis and ability to build simple charts, graphs, and maps with in-house tools Demonstrated ability to gather, edit, and post basic video and audio Demonstrated ability to work remotely via smartphone or laptop computer Demonstrated ability to interpret audience analytics to inform newsgathering decisions Understanding of platforms and audiences and ability to compose stories appropriate to the platform of publication (e.g., voice, style, formatting, hyperlinks) Basic knowledge of SEO and social headline-writing techniques Use accepted newsroom tools for planning, authoring, communicating, etc. Collaborate effectively with team members and across newsroom teams Spanish language skills are a plus; written and oral fluency is required for Al Dia staff writers. 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 a diverse newsroom best serves our community and fosters an inclusive work environment for people from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation. 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
