Dallas News Corp. is hiring: Editorial Writer in Dallas
Dallas News Corp. - Dallas, TX, United States, 75215
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Job Title
Editorial Writer
Business Title
Editorial Writer
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Location
Downtown Dallas (TDMN) - Dallas, TX 75201 US (Primary)
Salary Grade
Job Type
Full-Time
Exemption Type
Exempt
Travel
Some Travel
Job Description
The Dallas Morning News is seeking an editorial writer to join its award-winning Editorial Board. The Editorial Board is responsible for The News’ opinion content, including its editorials, op-eds, political recommendations, Texan of the Year selection, and the DMN Voter Guide.
The editorial writer is a key member of the board, helping to shape the institutional opinion of The Dallas Morning News. The successful candidate will be an excellent journalist with strong writing and reporting talents, able to write quickly and accurately, and possess a broad understanding of important matters locally, nationally, and globally.
The candidate should develop expertise and sources in areas such as local government and foreign affairs, analyze trends, and draw conclusions. Regular interactions with leaders from business, government, nonprofits, and other sectors are expected, along with representing The Dallas Morning News.
The candidate should be eager to conduct original reporting on local, regional, and statewide issues. The board values opinions based on reporting from The News and its newsroom colleagues. Editorial board members can submit columns under their own bylines and solicit op-eds from community leaders and experts.
Contributing to the board’s Areas of Engagement, which aim to create social and policy change, is part of the role. The process is collaborative, with respect for differing opinions, and members should be comfortable writing in line with The News’s editorial positions.
The Dallas Morning News has a rich history of journalistic excellence, with nine Pulitzer Prizes, and has served North Texas for over 137 years, covering a vibrant and growing market.
Job Responsibilities
- Pitch and write multiple editorials weekly on timely, relevant topics, focusing on local and state government.
- Develop sources to support original reporting for editorials.
- Solicit op-eds from community leaders and experts.
- Participate in Editorial Board meetings with officials, business leaders, diplomats, and others.
- Contribute to selecting editorial cartoons for the page.
Job Requirements
- Three years of professional writing experience.