McClatchy Media is hiring: Tarrant County Service Journalism Reporter in Fort Wo

Tarrant County Service Journalism Reporter

McClatchy Media is looking for a collaborative, audience-focused service journalism reporter to join our expanding coverage in Tarrant County, Texas, with a focus on hyperlocal storytelling that informs, connects, and empowers our community.

Responsibilities

• Use social listening tools and engagement platforms to surface real-time reader questions and needs.
• Report and write timely, practical stories that help readers navigate life in North Texas.
• Build and manage a library of evergreen, search-optimized content.
• Approach AI as a partner in journalism, using tools for research, story discovery, workflow efficiency and audience analysis while upholding editorial integrity.
• Help expand reach to diverse, multilingual audiences and broaden service to the community.

Qualifications

• Strong reporting, lively writing, and excellent news judgment.
• Deep understanding of a digital-first, audience-forward approach to journalism.
• Ability to juggle quick-turn enterprise and service-driven stories.
• Enthusiasm for using AI-powered tools responsibly to improve efficiency, coverage, and innovation.
• Commitment to accurate, ethical journalism and adherence to professional reporting standards.
• Proficiency in SEO, social media engagement, and digital publishing tools.
• Interest in exploring alternative formats (guides, explainers, newsletters, FAQs) and multimedia storytelling.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and give and receive feedback.
• Fluency in English and Spanish preferred.

Job Requirements

• Day shift position; may include evening and weekend work as needed.
• Hybrid schedule: working from home and from the Fort Worth co-working location, with expectation to gather news in served communities.
• Proficiency with AP style, grammar, and punctuation.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

How to Apply

Include a persuasive cover letter, your resume, and four to six examples of your best work and references.