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News Reporter
Hearst HealthBreaking News Reporter for The Dallas Morning News in Dallas, TX. Covering breaking news stories and developing follow-ups in the fourth-largest U.S.
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Break news around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area
- Go to the scene of breaking news to provide details of events and develop sourcing
- Post news quickly and work with others on the team to develop it in real time
- Look for and write smart second- and subsequent-day follow-ups to breaking news stories
- Develop source networks with key agencies in Dallas and the metropolitan area to build faster awareness of breaking stories
- Take video from the scene of breaking news
- Produce stand-up videos that add context to the news
- Work with reporters on other teams to provide breaking coverage and add depth to stories from an array of desks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism or a related field
- At least three years of experience in journalism or a related field, preferably covering breaking news
- An understanding of digital analytics
- An understanding of SEO best practices
- The ability to manage multiple stories of different complexities at the same time
- The ability to process key facts and write quickly
- Strong writing skills
- A collaborative approach to journalism
- Experience filing open records requests and interpreting information in public records
- A driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Deep knowledge of North Texas preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
journalismdigital analyticsSEO best practiceswritingvideo productionopen records requestspublic records interpretation
Soft Skills
collaborationmultitaskingquick processing of information
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism