North Texas Investigative & Accountability Reporter

The Dallas Morning News; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in Texas seeks an experienced Enterprise/Accountability Reporter to join their newsroom. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of reporting experience, strong narrative writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include producing engaging stories on North Texas issues, utilizing social media for story ideas, and improving digital presentation. Familiarity with Texas and fluency in Spanish are pluses.

Qualifications

• At least five years of related reporting experience.
• Valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments.
• Fluency in Spanish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce quick-turn enterprise and accountability stories.
• Work collaboratively in a deadline-driven newsroom environment.
• Write engagingly and accurately on North Texas.
• Use social media for newsgathering.
• Collaborate with editors to improve digital presentation.

Skills

Narrative writing

Investigative journalism

Data journalism

Storytelling

Social media utilization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A leading news organization in Texas seeks an experienced Enterprise/Accountability Reporter to join their newsroom. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of reporting experience, strong narrative writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include producing engaging stories on North Texas issues, utilizing social media for story ideas, and improving digital presentation. Familiarity with Texas and fluency in Spanish are pluses.