Dallas News Corp.
The Dallas Morning News is seeking an Assistant News Editor/Weekends to provide leadership and editing support for the newsroom, infusing urgency, immediacy and creativity. This editor will work Wednesday through Sunday with a primary focus on preparing weekend stories for publication on multiple platforms and leading the charge as the daytime editor on the weekend days. The role involves collaborating with fellow editors across the newsroom to plan, package, and optimize weekend coverage that engages and serves our North Texas audience.
The editor must have robust editing skills, strong news judgment, and the ability to lead reporters in tense, fast‑moving situations. Accelerated decision‑making, audience‑analytics awareness, and SEO best practices are essential to help grow our readership and position The Dallas Morning News as the leading news outlet in North Texas.
We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.
Responsibilities and Duties
Prepare weekend stories for publication on multiple platforms.
Serve as the 8‑5 breaking‑news editor on Saturdays and Sundays.
Take a hands‑on approach to breaking news across digital platforms, creating content as needed.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask on deadline.
Plan coverage with an eye toward distinctive journalism that differentiates our report from competitors.
Ensure stories are reported fairly, accurately, and thoroughly, with sharp, compelling writing.
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 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.
Provide 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.
Conduct regular performance evaluations; provide constructive feedback and coaching to support employee development and accountability.
Administer progressive discipline and counseling as needed, in alignment with company policies and procedures.
Oversee scheduling, workload distribution, and delegation of responsibilities to ensure balanced team performance and productivity.
Job Requirements
One to three years of experience in editing and/or copy editing.
Skills
Excellent editing, time management, planning and prioritization skills.
Concrete understanding of SEO best practices and how to optimize a story's digital presentation, including headlines, links, tags and visual elements.
Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, and a flair for headlines.
Proven ability to plan, work in advance.
Adapt quickly to changing technologies and workflows.
Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
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.
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. Be part of something bigger — Your Headline Awaits.
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.
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The editor must have robust editing skills, strong news judgment, and the ability to lead reporters in tense, fast‑moving situations. Accelerated decision‑making, audience‑analytics awareness, and SEO best practices are essential to help grow our readership and position The Dallas Morning News as the leading news outlet in North Texas.
We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.
Responsibilities and Duties
Prepare weekend stories for publication on multiple platforms.
Serve as the 8‑5 breaking‑news editor on Saturdays and Sundays.
Take a hands‑on approach to breaking news across digital platforms, creating content as needed.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask on deadline.
Plan coverage with an eye toward distinctive journalism that differentiates our report from competitors.
Ensure stories are reported fairly, accurately, and thoroughly, with sharp, compelling writing.
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 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.
Provide 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.
Conduct regular performance evaluations; provide constructive feedback and coaching to support employee development and accountability.
Administer progressive discipline and counseling as needed, in alignment with company policies and procedures.
Oversee scheduling, workload distribution, and delegation of responsibilities to ensure balanced team performance and productivity.
Job Requirements
One to three years of experience in editing and/or copy editing.
Skills
Excellent editing, time management, planning and prioritization skills.
Concrete understanding of SEO best practices and how to optimize a story's digital presentation, including headlines, links, tags and visual elements.
Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, and a flair for headlines.
Proven ability to plan, work in advance.
Adapt quickly to changing technologies and workflows.
Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
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.
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. Be part of something bigger — Your Headline Awaits.
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.
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