Sports Editor

The Dallas Morning News seeks an ambitious and versatile Sports Editor to lead its award-winning Sports Day team. North Texas is among a select few markets in the country with franchises in all major sports leagues including high-profile teams such as the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks and 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers. College sports play big here, too, with robust alumni bases for many colleges.

In high school sports, the quality of competition is unsurpassed and fan interest runs deep. We're looking for someone who thinks boldly and innovatively, who isn't afraid to try new things and who is focused on revelatory work that connects with readers and ultimately deepens our engagement and trust with audiences throughout North Texas. This is a fast-paced position that requires managing multiple editors, reporters and contributors across a wide range of beats to produce breaking/trending stories and long-term enterprise for online and print.

This leader will focus on digital impact and be eager to experiment with audio and video to build new audiences. We also are looking for a Sports Editor with experience in leading teams that have a track record of accountability journalism. This editor must have impeccable news judgment, strong leadership and organizational skills and the ability to manage change.

In addition, this leader should be devoted to the growth and development of all News staffers and to DEI efforts. Responsibilities and duties: Plan for both short-term coverage and long-term projects with an eye toward features/enterprise, distinctive journalism that differentiates our report from a list of competitors Generate content ideas that include an emphasis on the diversity of voices, stories, subjects and perspectives Follow closely and develop insights into analytics in coverage areas of responsibility and the newsroom at large as well as communicating goals, wins and losses Ensure that stories are reported fairly, accurately and thoroughly, with sharp, compelling writing Build trusting relationships with staffers, some of whom will primarily work remotely Work across departments in and out of the newsroom to maximize the editorial and revenue possibilities of sports content Take a hands-on approach to breaking news across digital platforms and display a willingness to create content as needed Show strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask on deadline Display exceptional news judgment with ability to recognize digital potential of stories that will resonate with our audience Play a role as a newsroom leader with newsroom projects and special digital initiatives, including video and audio efforts, as needed10 years experience in editing roles. Strong news judgment and understanding of good journalistic practices Ability to lead a team Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong time-management and organizational skills Clear understanding of digital, audio and print production requirements Familiarity with analyses of our audiences, digital and print Proficiency in publishing and planning programs (Airtable, Arc and CuePrint) and communications tools (Gmail, Slack) Ability to read and assess staff content, work effectively under deadline pressure, communicate clearly, follow instructions, adapt quickly to changes in technology and workflow and lead a team.

A Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 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 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 Insurance10 years experience in editing roles.

Strong news judgment and understanding of good journalistic practices Ability to lead a team Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong time-management and organizational skills Clear understanding of digital, audio and print production requirements Familiarity with analyses of our audiences, digital and print Proficiency in publishing and planning programs (Airtable, Arc and CuePrint) and communications tools (Gmail, Slack) Ability to read and assess staff content, work effectively under deadline pressure, communicate clearly, follow instructions, adapt quickly to changes in technology and workflow and lead a team. A Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 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 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