Role OverviewHelp our team lead the charge on North Texas news coverage in a market hungry for it. From breaking news to viral trends, you'll set the agenda and shape how our audience understands critical local issues.
What You Will Do
Write quickly and accurately on a variety of local news topics, use social media to develop story ideas and respond to what our audience is talking about, and assist with video and audio journalism.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, a flair for headlines, energy, curiosity, and an ability to provide the best local news coverage with impact, excitement, and an eye toward digital success.
Requirements
- Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, a flair for headlines, energy, curiosity, and an ability to provide the best local news coverage with impact, excitement, and an eye toward digital success
- Proficiency in digital content management tools
- Using social media for newsgathering and audience development
- Demonstrated ability to work remotely via smartphone or laptop computer
- Understanding of platforms and audiences and ability to compose stories appropriate to the platform of publication
- Deep knowledge of SEO techniques and other digital best practices
- Using accepted newsroom tools for planning, authoring, communicating, etc.
- Collaborating effectively with team members and across newsroom teams
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, producing stories quickly and accurately
- Knowledge of digital news analytics
- Valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- 401(k) or retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
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