The Dallas Morning News is hiring: Breaking News Reporter in Dallas

Job Summary
The Dallas Morning News is looking for a reporter who can cover a range of breaking news in the nation’s fourth‑largest metro area. The ideal candidate is fast, accurate, and aggressive in seeking stories that begin with the initial post and lead to meaningful follow‑up coverage. You should be able to work as part of a team, maintain a high metabolism for news, and have a strong knowledge of how to engage audiences.

Responsibilities

Break news around the Dallas‑Fort Worth Metropolitan Area

Go to the scene of breaking news to provide details of events and develop sourcing

Post news quickly and work with others on the team to develop it in real time

Look for and write smart second‑ and subsequent‑day follow‑ups to breaking news stories

Develop source networks with key agencies in Dallas and the metropolitan area to build faster awareness of breaking stories

Take video from the scene of breaking news

Produce stand‑up videos that add context to the news

Work with reporters on other teams to provide breaking coverage and add depth to stories from an array of desks

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism or a related field

At least three years of experience in journalism or a related field, preferably covering breaking news

Knowledge of digital analytics

Knowledge of SEO best practices

Ability to manage multiple stories of different complexities at the same time

Ability to process key facts and write quickly

Strong writing skills

Collaborative approach to journalism

Experience filing open records requests and interpreting information in public records

Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Deep knowledge of North Texas preferred

Additional Information
This position does not provide sponsorship. All applicants should have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.

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