What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editorial Writer position at Hearst Media Services?
The Austin American-Statesman ( statesman.com ) has been the leading source of news and information for Central Texas since 1871, serving a dynamic and fast-growing region anchored by the capital city of Texas. Austin is known for its vibrant tech industry, rich cultural heritage, influential government institutions and creative spirit. Since its acquisition by Hearst in 2025, the Statesman continues to operate with editorial independence while benefiting from Hearst’s expansive journalistic and technological resources.
Austin is America’s 11th-largest city, home to state government and intense debates on education, immigration, government accountability, gun violence, climate change and other topics. Our Texas politics routinely draw national scrutiny. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is growing his empire here, while local debates over housing, affordability and transportation cut across partisan lines and speak to the core interests of our readers. An effective editorial writer must be passionate about holding elected officials and government agencies accountable.
What you will do:
- Writer will be responsible for producing at least two unsigned editorials a week working with the Editorial Page Editor.
- Produce projects such as candidate endorsements and more.
- Draw new audiences through a keen understanding of digital audience development, and connect with readers through social media.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide appropriate elements for the story (i.e. photos, videos and graphics.)
- Provide thoughtful analysis and sophisticated journalism.
- Will be asked to contribute, on occasion, as an editor.
- Must be willing to attend meetings or events during or outside of “traditional” work hours, cultivating new and diverse sources, and digging for news before it breaks.
What will it take to be successful?
Bachelor's in communications, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 years of demonstrated writing and editing experience in a newsroom.
Experience in a data-driven and a fact-driven approach to opinion reporting and analysis.
Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred.
This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation.
About Hearst Newspapers
The Austin American-Statesman is a division of Hearst Newspapers (HNP).
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.
Be a part of something bigger – Your Headline Awaits!
Degree Level : Bachelor's Degree
