Politics Reporter

The Dallas Morning News is seeking an experienced reporter to join our politics team and be a driving force in holding state government accountable, writing about the impact political leaders have on North Texas and digging into the way Texas politicians manage the trust voters have placed in them. This reporter will be Texas' leading authority on the most powerful people in Austin and across the state. Their emphasis will be on the governor, the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House.

They'll also keep tabs on executive branch leaders such as the attorney general, and others with influence - from lobbyists to party leaders and high-powered donors. The Dallas Morning News' goal is to be the No. 1 regional newsroom in the U.S.

Achieving that goal demands we stay laser-focused on how politics in one of the most influential states in the country impacts the people who live here. We want to be first on stories that are important to North Texans. We also want deep, incisive stories on issues of vital importance - how our state is spending tax money, how politicians' decisions impact access to vital services such as health care, how they are managing key infrastructure such as the Texas electrical grid, how state leaders are preparing for massive growth that continues throughout Texas, and whether elected and appointed leaders are abusing their power.

Being successful in this role demands an appetite for breaking news before the capitol pack as well as ground-breaking accountability reporting. It also requires a track record of excellent news judgment, strong source development, public records reporting, data analysis and the ability to connect people to the issues that impact them. Experience writing about state politics and state government is a must; and knowledge of Texas politics is a plus.

This reporter will report to our politics editor. 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.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. At least seven years of related reporting experience.

Experience working with public records Excellent news judgment Expertise with digital best practices including SEO, headline writing and metrics Deadline decision-making 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, 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. 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. Benefit Offerings: Internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Internal Culture Committee Leadership Development Programs Annual Unconscious Bias Training Flexible Work Schedules 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 FMLA and Parental Leave Onsite Fitness Center Retirement benefits, including employer contributions Employee Assistance Program 18 Paid Time Off DaysHere'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. At least seven years of related reporting experience.

Experience working with public records Excellent news judgment Expertise with digital best practices including SEO, headline writing and metrics Deadline decision-making 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, 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. 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. Benefit Offerings: Internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Internal Culture Committee Leadership Development Programs Annual Unconscious Bias Training Flexible Work Schedules 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 FMLA and Parental Leave Onsite Fitness Center Retirement benefits, including employer contributions Employee Assistance Program 18 Paid Time Off Days