Accountability Law & Justice Reporter – North Texas

KERA; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work

401k plan

Vacation time

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance

Professional growth

Job summary

KERA, the public media company of North Texas, is seeking a Law and Justice Reporter to join the KERA News team in the Dallas area. You will cover civil and criminal law, public policy and access to justice, with a focus on accountability journalism and storytelling that resonates with everyday Texans.

This hybrid, Dallas-based role requires sharp reporting, the ability to work across radio and digital platforms, and a steadfast commitment to public media ethics and audience service.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to quickly write, voice and produce radio and digital stories.
• Passion for accountability journalism and daily news.
• Demonstrated commitment to community representation in reporting and sourcing.
• Solid knowledge of Associated Press style, ability to exercise sound news judgment and follow KERA/NPR ethics and editorial standards.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about public media journalism and serving a North Texas audience.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required for assignments/activities that involve work outside of the office.

Responsibilities

• Write, voice and produce engaging stories for radio and digital platforms from interviews, research, data and analysis
• Find creative ways to report on news that touches everyone, with an emphasis on enterprise reporting delivered with the context and creativity public radio is known for.
• Develop distinctive digital and audio stories focused in the KERA listening area of North Texas, with statewide and national context and impact
• Work collaboratively as part of KERA’s team to contribute compelling story ideas and experiment with innovative storytelling techniques
• Create and participate in online and in‑person events
• Participate in extensive training opportunities in the newsroom, in departments across KERA and across the state with The Texas Newsroom

Skills

Radio storytelling

Digital reporting

Public records digging

Sourcing

Ethics and standards

Driver's license

Job description

KERA, the public media company of North Texas, is seeking a Law and Justice Reporter to join the KERA News team in the Dallas area. You will cover civil and criminal law, public policy and access to justice, with a focus on accountability journalism and storytelling that resonates with everyday Texans.

This hybrid, Dallas-based role requires sharp reporting, the ability to work across radio and digital platforms, and a steadfast commitment to public media ethics and audience service.