Dallas News Corp. is hiring: Assistant Managing Editor/Politics & Accountability

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Job Title

Assistant Managing Editor/Politics & Accountability

Business Title

Assistant Managing Editor/Politics & Accountability

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 editor with a significant track record in political journalism to be the Assistant Managing Editor/Politics & Accountability.

The foundation of this job is accountability, and the ideal candidate will bring high-end knowledge and experience in that arena.

This editor will manage our political team, with reporters in Austin, Dallas and Washington, D.C., and oversee our local government accountability team, with editors and reporters focused on the City of Dallas, Dallas County and Collin County, helping these teams thrive and develop with high-impact journalism and innovative ideas.

Our Austin reporters will be part of a joint capital bureau, working with reporters from the other Hearst papers in Texas. This editor will work closely with editors from the other newsrooms to plan ambitious political coverage that goes deep on the most important issues and drives conversations that help our readers understand their government.

Accountability journalism is a signature goal of The Dallas Morning News and this editor will lead the charge in the newsroom, working with other editors and reporters to infuse coverage on every team with the distinctive journalism that will make a difference in our community.

The ability to draw out the best in people you work with and a comfort and mastery for managing change is essential. A person who is cool under pressure and deadlines will do well. Other good traits: organized, enthusiastic, compassionate, formidable.

As part of the newsroom’s senior leadership team, this editor will be central to carrying through our digital priorities as well as developing key strategic efforts. This person should be a natural collaborator and a strong partner with other senior leaders on projects and initiatives. In addition, this manager should be devoted to the growth and development of all DMN staffers and to DEI efforts.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Manage the growth of accountability journalism in the newsroom, through training, coaching and mentoring
• Manage reporters and other editors with an eye toward sharpening their skills and knowledge of accountability journalism
• Plan for short-term coverage and long-term projects with an eye toward accountability 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:

• 10 years or more of experience in editing and reporting

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
• 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
• 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