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The Texas Tribune
919 Congress Ave., The Sixth Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
The Texas Tribune, the state’s go-to source for Texas politics and public policy news, is seeking a full-time education editor to conceptualize, assign, edit and project manage work produced by a talented team covering K-12, higher education and the pathways from classrooms to employment in the state.
Responsibilities Think broadly and expansively about our priorities and resources to ensure that our coverage includes a strong mix of accountability journalism, features and ground‑up reporting on the people and movements that shape and are affected by policy and political discourse. Collaborate with colleagues on stories on other beats as needed. Collaborate with the Tribune’s data and product teams on daily stories, long‑term features and data explorers. Collaborate with the Tribune’s Audience, Photo and Events teams to ensure we have rich storytelling that addresses what Texans want and need. Assign and participate in panel discussions for Tribune events and the annual Texas Tribune Festival. Participate in radio and television hits with our media partners. All reporters and editors at the Tribune are responsible for occasional evening, weekend and holiday work, as well as general assignment shifts as news demands.
Qualifications Experience guiding and editing public policy coverage A demonstrated ability to work quickly and under tight deadlines to keep reporters organized and help them triage their beats A deep commitment to and enthusiasm for robust beat coverage that includes breaking news and quicker-turn enterprise reporting, as well as ambitious long‑term projects Evidence of strong reporting, fact‑checking and writing skills and a firm grasp of AP style A demonstrated ability to manage a talented and ambitious team, coaching and developing reporters with varying levels of experience Strong familiarity with journalistic ethics and libel law A clear desire and proven ability to collaborate with other colleagues across the organization Experience and a deep knowledge of Texas politics, government and geography are preferred, but not mandatory.
Location The Texas Tribune office is located in downtown Austin, steps away from the Texas Capitol. We prefer the Education Editor to be based in the Austin area but will consider candidates living in other parts of Texas.
Benefits Medical, vision and dental insurance A cellphone stipend 20 days of paid time off each year Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave, plus four weeks of additional job protection 401(k) matching Support for professional training and attending industry conferences Remote work flexibility
How to Apply Submit your application by Jan. 26, along with
three links to stories that you’ve worked on with explanations that walk us through how your editing improved the stories, as well as any challenges you faced, and a memo detailing your vision for the Tribune position and how you would approach the work.
The Texas Tribune is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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The Texas Tribune, the state’s go-to source for Texas politics and public policy news, is seeking a full-time education editor to conceptualize, assign, edit and project manage work produced by a talented team covering K-12, higher education and the pathways from classrooms to employment in the state.
Responsibilities Think broadly and expansively about our priorities and resources to ensure that our coverage includes a strong mix of accountability journalism, features and ground‑up reporting on the people and movements that shape and are affected by policy and political discourse. Collaborate with colleagues on stories on other beats as needed. Collaborate with the Tribune’s data and product teams on daily stories, long‑term features and data explorers. Collaborate with the Tribune’s Audience, Photo and Events teams to ensure we have rich storytelling that addresses what Texans want and need. Assign and participate in panel discussions for Tribune events and the annual Texas Tribune Festival. Participate in radio and television hits with our media partners. All reporters and editors at the Tribune are responsible for occasional evening, weekend and holiday work, as well as general assignment shifts as news demands.
Qualifications Experience guiding and editing public policy coverage A demonstrated ability to work quickly and under tight deadlines to keep reporters organized and help them triage their beats A deep commitment to and enthusiasm for robust beat coverage that includes breaking news and quicker-turn enterprise reporting, as well as ambitious long‑term projects Evidence of strong reporting, fact‑checking and writing skills and a firm grasp of AP style A demonstrated ability to manage a talented and ambitious team, coaching and developing reporters with varying levels of experience Strong familiarity with journalistic ethics and libel law A clear desire and proven ability to collaborate with other colleagues across the organization Experience and a deep knowledge of Texas politics, government and geography are preferred, but not mandatory.
Location The Texas Tribune office is located in downtown Austin, steps away from the Texas Capitol. We prefer the Education Editor to be based in the Austin area but will consider candidates living in other parts of Texas.
Benefits Medical, vision and dental insurance A cellphone stipend 20 days of paid time off each year Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave, plus four weeks of additional job protection 401(k) matching Support for professional training and attending industry conferences Remote work flexibility
How to Apply Submit your application by Jan. 26, along with
three links to stories that you’ve worked on with explanations that walk us through how your editing improved the stories, as well as any challenges you faced, and a memo detailing your vision for the Tribune position and how you would approach the work.
The Texas Tribune is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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