Assistant Government Editor Job at DallasNews Corporation in Dallas

Job Title

Assistant Government Editor

Business Title

Assistant Government Editor

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 Assistant Government Editor to provide editing support and leadership to a team keeping watch over the day-to-day operations of the publicly-funded entities that impact the people who live here.

This editor will work closely with the local government accountability editor to manage a team of at least eight reporters, emphasizing reporting and writing skills. This editor needs to foster the growth and development of the team and will be working with reporters to help them exercise solid news judgment, build strong sourcing, turn those sources into scoops, and create insightful enterprise work and projects.

A strong candidate will have robust editing skills along with an understanding of and ambition for accountability journalism. This editor must be well-organized and have strong news judgment. They must be a bridge-builder in creating relationships.

This editor will directly manage reporters.

A strong communicator, collaborator and multitasker, the assistant government editor understands planning is foundational to high-quality journalism.

The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace for all. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Plan for short-term coverage and long-term projects with an eye toward 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
• Ensure stories are reported fairly, accurately and thoroughly, with sharp, compelling writing
• 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
• Build trusting relationships with staffers and foster their growth and development
• Display exceptional news judgment with the ability to recognize the digital potential of stories that will resonate with our audience
• Build stories with links, tags, SEO best practices, attractive web headlines and multimedia when appropriate
• Monitor analytics for stories and work with reporters to suggest approaches for improvement
• Work with audience editors to evolve and shape coverage to deepen engagement with our digital audience
• Provides day-to-day leadership and supervision to assigned staff, ensuring operational goals and objectives are met effectively and efficiently
• Responsible for all aspects of employee management, including recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention
• Conducts regular performance evaluations; provides constructive feedback and coaching to support employee development and accountability
• Administers progressive discipline and counseling as needed, in alignment with company policies and procedures
• Oversees scheduling, workload distribution, and delegation of responsibilities to ensure balanced team performance and productivity

Job Requirements

Job requirements:

• One to three years of experience in editing and/or copy editing

Skills:
Excellent editing, time management, planning and prioritization skills to manage daily assignments and long-term enterprise

• Concrete understanding of SEO best practices and how to optimize a story's digital presentation, including headlines, links, tags and visual elements
• Deadline decision-maker
• Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, a flair for headlines
• Proven ability to plan, work in advance

• Adapts quickly to changing technologies and workflows
• Juggles multiple assignments
• Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

About HNP

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we're investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

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The Dallas Morning News

About Business Unit for Job Postings: Since 1885, The Dallas Morning News (www.dallasnews.com) has been North Texas' trusted source for credible, independent journalism - reporting with accuracy, fairness, and integrity. Each week, we reach more than 4 million people across print, digital, and social platforms, covering the stories that shape life in Dallas and across the state. From politics and public policy to business, culture, and sports, our mission is to inform, engage, and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

What We Offer

• Flexible Work Schedules - Because balance matters.
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage - Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• 24/7 Telemedicine Access (MDLive) - Talk to board-certified doctors anytime, anywhere.
• FMLA & Parental Leave - Supporting you through life's important moments.
• Retirement Benefits with Employer Contributions - Helping you invest in your future.
• Onsite Fitness Center - Stay active and energized during your day.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges.
• Monthly "Health & Wealth" Webinars - Tools and tips to support your physical and financial wellness.
• 18 Days of Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays - Plenty of time to recharge.
• 8 Hours of Paid Community Service Time - Give back to the causes that matter most to you.