Food Editor — Lead Dallas Dining & Culture Coverage

Hearst Magazines; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a Food Editor who will lead a talented team focused on Dallas‑area food culture, restaurant coverage, and compelling stories that engage readers across platforms.

You will guide daily reporting, editorial enterprise, and audience growth while collaborating with product, marketing, and multimedia teams. A strong leader with a passion for food culture will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field required.
• Strong news judgment and editorial eye for headlines.
• Fluency in audience analytics and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of two food reporters, a restaurant critic and a digital producer.
• Set priorities, provide coaching and grow team members.
• Oversee strategy for food coverage across digital and print, newsletters and podcasts.
• Use analytics to guide story timing, placement and audience engagement.
• Coordinate with social media, audience and photo teams to maximize reach.
• Plan coverage strategies for major events, breaking news and enterprise projects.
• Lead video and audio projects, including the Eat Drink D‑FW podcast.
• Grow the top restaurant dining guides into a must‑read franchise.
• Oversee scheduling, workload distribution, and performance evaluations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a Food Editor who will lead a talented team focused on Dallas‑area food culture, restaurant coverage, and compelling stories that engage readers across platforms.

You will guide daily reporting, editorial enterprise, and audience growth while collaborating with product, marketing, and multimedia teams. A strong leader with a passion for food culture will thrive here.