Chief Business Editor - Data-Driven Coverage

The Dallas Morning News; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a Business Editor to lead coverage in Texas’s booming economic landscape. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of reporters, ensuring fair and impactful business journalism.

You will need at least five years of experience in business journalism and a Bachelor’s degree. Strong commitment to accuracy and innovation is crucial, alongside exceptional communication skills. A hands-on approach and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of business journalism or related experience.
• Ability to innovate and iterate quickly while developing new audience strategies.
• Track record of adapting quickly and moving at the speed of news.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of two assistant editors, 10 reporters and two columnists.
• Own analytics: track performance, develop insights from data.
• Edit with high standards, ensuring stories are reported fairly and accurately.
• Build and develop talent: conduct one-on-ones, provide coaching and feedback.
• Collaborate across the newsroom, maximizing editorial and revenue potential.
• Stay hands-on, create content when needed, and manage multiple priorities.
• Communicate regularly with your supervisor about coverage goals and team performance.
• Oversee scheduling, workload distribution, and day-to-day team operations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong news judgment

Collaboration skills

Ability to innovate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field

Job description

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a Business Editor to lead coverage in Texas’s booming economic landscape. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of reporters, ensuring fair and impactful business journalism.

You will need at least five years of experience in business journalism and a Bachelor’s degree. Strong commitment to accuracy and innovation is crucial, alongside exceptional communication skills. A hands-on approach and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively are essential for this role.