Editorial Writer at The Hearst Corporation

Position Overview Apply for Editorial Writer at TheHearstCorporation in Dallas, TX, US. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. The Dallas Morning News is seeking a gifted journalist to join its award‑winning Editorial Board in a role with dual responsibilities that include writing and building reader trust. The primary function of this role is editorial writing. The successful candidate will first be an excellent journalist with strong writing and reporting talents, able to write quickly and accurately with a broad understanding of matters of local, regional, and statewide importance. An editorial writer should develop expertise and sources in areas such as local government to foreign affairs, analyze trends, and draw conclusions. The writer will regularly meet with leaders of business, government, nonprofits, and other arenas to represent TheDallas Morning News. The board prides itself on opinions based on its own reporting and work by newsroom colleagues and other sources, and invites members to submit columns under their own bylines. Board members are also expected to solicit op‑eds from community leaders, expert sources, and others. The secondary essential function is to ensure that readers’ concerns reach the appropriate journalists. The Dallas Morning News has built credibility by listening to readers, giving them a central point to raise concerns about coverage and consumer matters. While this journalist will not be the first point of response, they will direct concerns to those most able to address them and help leaders understand reader feedback. This involves drafting a monthly report for the publisher, executive editor, editorial page editor, and management committee. The Dallas Morning News has a distinguished history of journalistic excellence, having won ten Pulitzer Prizes. For more than 140years, it has been committed to high standards as it covers one of the country’s most important markets. Responsibilities Pitch and write multiple editorials a week that are timely and relevant to North Texas readers, with an emphasis on local and state government. Develop sources to bolster original reporting for editorials. Prepare for and participate in Editorial Board meetings, which may include elected officials at every level, corporate leaders, foreign diplomats, and others seeking to share their perspective with The News. Monitor incoming concerns regarding coverage and consumer matters via a reader response email address and letters to the editor. Ensure immediate concerns (inaccuracies, unfairness, missed standards) reach the editor overseeing that coverage and the managing editor. Provide a monthly report to leadership with insights on major concerns raised by readers. Skills Ability to write quickly and accurately about a variety of topics. Excellent news judgment and reporting skills. Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once. Familiarity with digital media and headline writing; interest in expanding readership of opinion content. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with fellow Editorial Board members and other departments at The News. Requirements Bachelor’s degree. Two years of professional writing experience. Opinion journalism experience preferred. Knowledge of the Dallas‑Fort Worth area is a plus. Spanish language proficiency is valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Hearst Corporation