Tarrant County Associate Editor Job at Scpress in Fort Worth

McClatchy Media is hiring a versatile, forward-thinking associate editor to support a team focused on local service journalism and AI-assisted content production in Tarrant County, Texas. This hybrid leadership role is ideal for a journalist who thrives on shaping coverage and staying close to the reporting work. Candidates should be passionate about helping readers and pioneering the smart use of AI in a modern newsroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Tarrant County editor in coordinating daily assignments, editing drafts and managing content workflow.
• Shepherd AI-assisted content, ensuring automated or templated stories are accurate, relevant and meet our editorial standards.
• Collaborate with the AI-assisted reporter and developers to refine story templates, experiment with automation tools and improve output over time.
• Write original stories that include community explainers, service journalism and reader-driven guides with high utility and engagement potential.
• Maintain and help expand the editorial calendar of recurring content, including AI-generated reports and evergreen updates.
• Use audience data, SEO principles and social listening to help shape story planning and prioritization.
• Act as a resource and coach for other reporters, providing feedback that strengthens their work and improves newsroom workflows.
• Step in as acting editor when needed, especially on coverage coordination or AI experimentation projects.

Qualifications

• Strong reporting, writing and editing skills with a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to ethical journalism.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools used in newsrooms (e.g., natural language generation, prompt refinement, automation platforms).
• Experience overseeing structured content or templated story production preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to balance editing responsibilities with writing assignments.
• A digital-first mindset with strong understanding of SEO, engagement strategies and content performance metrics.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, especially in a fast-paced, evolving newsroom.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.

Job Requirements

• This is a day shift position that may include evening and weekend work as needed.
• This position is based in Fort Worth and involves a hybrid schedule: working from home and from our Fort Worth co-working space, with a strong expectation of gathering news in the communities we serve.
• Proficiency with AP style, grammar, and punctuation.

How to Apply

Include a persuasive cover letter, your resume, samples of your best work and references.

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