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North Texas Business Trends Reporter - (389)
The Dallas Morning News is searching for an intrepid and curious business trends reporter to cover one of America’s most vibrant economic regions that shows no signs of slowing down.
Come join our team of award-winning journalists who report on the multi-trillion economy in North Texas, helping to cover major companies such as AT&T, Texas Instruments, McKesson, Caterpillar, GameStop and countless others.
The D-FW area is at an exciting crossroads, with the regional economy playing host to a range of strategically important sectors like financial services, technology and semiconductors, private equity, cryptocurrency and more. The reporter’s wide mandate will include coverage of Dallas’ C-Suite, and Main Street. Stories could include diversity initiatives, mergers, politically-sensitive deals, and interesting personalities in the Dallas / North Texas business scene. This person would be charged with finding great enterprise stories and scoops that impact the Metroplex and beyond.
You should be capable of developing a deep sourcebook of the most important decision-makers. You should be willing and able to dive into public records such as building permits and deed filings to get scoops, and scour social media for emerging trends. And you should have an unflappable drive to tell our readers about the booming North Texas economy.
This reporter will be part of one of the largest regional business news teams in the country. Your colleagues will be covering real estate, retail, transportation, airlines, energy and natural resources, and health care – and you’ll be working closely with, and learning from, all of them. The team’s coverage helps to inform the region and make it stronger and more successful.
You’re perfect for this beat if :
- You have experience in business reporting.
- You are a nimble real-time journalist, with attention to detail and strong writing that can attract readers.
- You’re skilled at quickly turning smart and topical stories.
- You love diving into data and helping to develop graphics.
- You have the range to go deep on medium- and long-term enterprise while balancing the daily demands of a 24 / 7 beat.
- You’ve proven your skill in building a strong source network that’s a must for delivering the exclusives and connect-the-dots stories that our digital audience expects.
- You like engaging with our community, on social media and other platforms.
- Business reporting experience is strongly preferred, but an enterprising early-career journalist with strong business internships will also be considered.
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Flexibility :
The Dallas Morning News offers a hybrid work schedule split between home and our office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) in vibrant downtown Dallas.
Inclusivity :
We believe a newsroom best serves our community through an inclusive work environment for people from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.
Internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Internal Culture Committee
Leadership Development Programs
Flexible Work Schedules
12 weeks of Parental Leave
Monthly Webinars addressing Health & Wealth for all employees
Medical / Dental and Vision insurance
MDLive Telemedicine 24 / 7 / 365 access to board-certified doctors via computer or phone
Onsite Fitness Center
Retirement benefits, including employer contributions.
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