Assistant Features Editor

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Job Title

Business Title

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Downtown Dallas (TDMN) - Dallas, TX 75201 US (Primary)

Salary Grade

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Exempt

Travel

Some Travel

Job Description

The Dallas Morning News is seeking an Assistant Features Editor to provide editing support and leadership across the departments of Arts & Life and Food.

This editor will prepare stories for publication on multiple platforms, demonstrating an understanding of our print and digital audiences in support of both teams and their editors. This journalist will collaborate with the features team to help plan and package useful features, spotlights, roundups and listings that engage and serve our North Texas audience and help optimize all content. And work to support a developing online home for horoscopes, advice columns, puzzles and comics.

A strong candidate will have robust editing skills along with an understanding of and ambition for accountability journalism. This editor must be well-organized and have strong news judgment. They must be a bridge-builder in creating relationships.

This editor will directly manage reporters.

A strong communicator, collaborator and multitasker, the Assistant Features Editor understands that planning is foundational to high-quality journalism and products, both for print and digital.

The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace for all. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.

Responsibilities and duties

Edit staff copy for clarity, accuracy, structure and taste and spot potential libel

Build stories with links, tags, SEO best practices, attractive web headlines and multimedia when appropriate

Monitor analytics for stories and work with editors to suggest approaches for improvement

Collaborate with Audience editors and our Photo team to improve the digital presentation of stories

Work with editors to evolve and shape coverage to deepen engagement with our digital audience

Provides day-to-day leadership and supervision to assigned staff, ensuring operational goals and objectives are met effectively and efficiently

Responsible for all aspects of employee management, including recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and retention

Conducts regular performance evaluations; provides constructive feedback and coaching to support employee development and accountability

Administers progressive discipline and counseling as needed, in alignment with company policies and procedures

Oversees scheduling, workload distribution, and delegation of responsibilities to ensure balanced team performance and productivity

Job requirements

Five years of experience in editing and / or copy editing

May work nights and weekends

Skills

Good news judgment, accuracy, speed, grammatical precision, a flair for headlines

Proven ability to plan, work in advance and coordinate production

Writes digital and print headlines that engage readers

Writes photo captions that add value to digital or print presentation

Edits graphics for accuracy and clarity

Completes work by deadline

Adapts quickly to changing technologies and workflows

Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

About HNP

With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we’re investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories — growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms — to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.

Be part of something bigger — Your Headline Awaits

The Dallas Morning News

About Business Unit for Job Postings

Since 1885, The Dallas Morning News ( has been North Texas’ trusted source for credible, independent journalism — reporting with accuracy, fairness, and integrity. Each week, we reach more than 4 million people across print, digital, and social platforms, covering the stories that shape life in Dallas and across the state. From politics and public policy to business, culture, and sports, our mission is to inform, engage, and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

What We Offer

Flexible Work Schedules – Because balance matters.

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.

24 / 7 Telemedicine Access (MDLive) – Talk to board-certified doctors anytime, anywhere.

FMLA & Parental Leave – Supporting you through life’s important moments.

Retirement Benefits with Employer Contributions – Helping you invest in your future.

Onsite Fitness Center – Stay active and energized during your day.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Monthly “Health & Wealth” Webinars – Tools and tips to support your physical and financial wellness.

18 Days of Paid Time Off + 9 Paid Holidays – Plenty of time to recharge.

8 Hours of Paid Community Service Time – Give back to the causes that matter most to you

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