Special Projects Editor

Acbj; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

401K Plan with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Flexible Spending

Job summary

Dallas Business Journal is seeking a detail-oriented special projects editor to lead our awards publication and other special projects while contributing to daily digital coverage and the weekly print edition.

The role requires a driven journalist who can manage large-scale projects independently and collaborate with the editing team in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Digital writing and publishing skills.
• Ability to manage several projects at once.
• Creative planner who embraces ambitious engagement metrics without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and work in a collaborative, high-energy environment.
• Excellent headline-writing and copy-editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DBJ's special reports, including awards, growth summits, etc.
• Represent DBJ newsroom in coordinating with events team
• Interact with and interview North Texas CEOs and business leaders
• Aid rest of editing team with publishing of digital and print coverage
• Work with editors, reporters and other stakeholders to complete current special projects and plan/executE new ones

Skills

Digital writing

Project management

Headlines & copyediting

Multitasking

Dallas area knowledge

Job description

The Dallas Business Journal is looking for a detail-oriented journalist to join our team as a special projects editor.

A critical member of the editing team, the special projects editor oversees our awards publication and other special projects, in addition to contributing to our daily digital news coverage and weekly print edition.

The ideal candidate is a driven and curious journalist who wants to highlight the crucial human element of business news. A successful special projects editor will be adept at managing large-scale projects independently but also be able to collaborate with the rest of the editing team. Candidates should be eager to jump into a fast-paced newsroom andinterested in other facets of our editorial operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee DBJ's special reports, including awards, growth summits, etc.
• Represent DBJ newsroom in coordinating with events team
• Interact with and interview North Texas CEOs and business leaders
• Aid rest of editing team with publishing of digital and print coverage
• Work with editors, reporters and other stakeholders to to complete current special projects and also plan and execute new ones

Skills & Experience

• Digital writing and publishing skills
• Ability to manage several projects at once
• Creative planner who embraces ambitious engagement metrics without sacrificing attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work in a collaborative, high-energy environment
• Excellent headline-writing and copy-editing skills
• Knowledge of Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a plus

Additional Job Information

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
• Medical Infertility Services
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Recognition/Service Awards
• And so much more!

(Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)

Salary Range

Varies based on experience

Compliance Statement

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