Dallas News Corp. is hiring: Real Estate Reporter in Dallas

Job Title: Staff Writer

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Location: Downtown Dallas (TDMN) - Dallas, TX 75201 US (Primary)

Job Type: Full-Time

Exemption Type: Non-Exempt

Travel: None

Job Description:

The Dallas Morning News is searching for a high-energy, scoop-oriented reporter to cover real estate development in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan markets.

How will you know if this beat is for you?

You’re the right fit if you have an insatiable appetite to learn the reasons behind cranes dotting the booming Dallas skyline, multi-billion dollar construction projects, and the forces shaping the Texas economy. You should have an unwavering desire to break and synthesize the biggest business stories in one of the country’s fastest-growing and most fascinating regions. As part of a two-person real estate team and growing Business department, you’ll pair with our residential real estate reporter to produce dynamic coverage of a region with 8 million people that is adding 100,000 new residents a year.

Your reporting will reveal and explain how corporations, big and small, are shifting their footprints to accommodate that growth. It’s a high-metabolism position that produces stories that consistently rank among the newsroom’s most-read. You should be capable of developing a deep sourcebook of the most important decision makers that are buying, selling, and developing real estate in Dallas-Fort Worth. You should be willing and able to dive into public records such as building permits and deed filings to get the scoop on major transactions and projects.

You’re perfect for this beat if:

1. You have the range to go deep on medium- and long-term enterprise while balancing the daily demands of a 24/7 beat.
2. You’ve proven your skill in building a strong source network that’s a must for delivering exclusives and connect-the-dots stories.
3. You like engaging with our community on social media and other platforms.
4. Your sense of urgency and innovation is perpetually set on hyperdrive.
5. You possess an appreciation for nurturing the daily reading habits of a highly engaged audience that visits our website.
6. You’re skilled at quickly turning smart and topical stories.
7. You love diving into data and helping to develop graphics to visualize trends in real estate sales and development lending.

Recent standout coverage on this beat includes:

• Breaking stories on a new Universal Studios theme park in North Texas.
• Property grabs by casino titans that spent $3.5 billion to buy the Dallas Mavericks NBA team.
• Moves by major players such as Goldman Sachs to set up offices in the region.
• Corporate headquarter relocations by companies such as Charles Schwab and Toyota North America.
• Dives into major real estate players such as Harlan Crow.

Job Requirements:

Real estate or business reporting experience is strongly preferred, but a veteran journalist with a strong track record will also be considered.

Here’s our list of preferred skills and experience:

• Use social media for newsgathering and audience development.
• Basic photo editing.
• Comfort with fast-paced incremental storytelling.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of SEO and social headline writing techniques.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and across newsroom teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The candidate should possess strong news judgment and excellent verbal and analytical skills; must have the ability to work under pressure with assigned deadlines; must have the ability to interact productively and enthusiastically with fellow employees and all levels of management.

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.