Staff writer

Job Overview

Dallas Business Journal seeks a driven and enterprising reporter who can chronicle North Texas’ economic evolution. DBJ is looking to hire a trending news reporter who is hungry to break big scoops and dig into important storylines, regardless of industry. That means the ideal applicant will thrive in both fast-paced, breaking news environments and on long-term, source-driven assignments. A typical day might involve writing about a Fortune 500 company’s strategic shift, covering a downtown press conference and tracking down sources to break a hot tip. A successful trending news reporter will be able to navigate different sectors, companies and topics, following the north star of what is shaping the North Texas business scene. They will also be expected to contribute to the newsroom’s culture of in-depth and investigative reporting.

Our reporters must be competitive, nimble and driven to break news about the most important industries, companies and people in the region. They are expected to provide forward-looking business intelligence to savvy readers who will use it to grow their businesses and/or advance their careers. Our content gives them a leg up on their competitors, connects them with decision-makers and delineates growth strategies that work from those that don't. This usually entails working our source networks and digging up news before it's announced or readily available. ACBJ reporters break hard news that sometimes sources don't want brought to light, but they don't burn bridges.

Job Responsibilities

• Report and write short-form and long-form stories for the website and weekly print edition.
• Relentlessly develop sources and manage relationships with high-level executives and other community leaders.
• Scoop competitors on every story of any significance, not only telling them what happened, but why and how.

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Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Desire and ability to break news and to identify newsworthy events and sources
• Strong analytical and investigative-interviewing skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to relate comfortably to a wide range of people, in person, on the phone and online
• A clear drive to develop sources and build audience
• Command of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure.
• Ability to leverage relationships with sources to deliver content that differentiates the organization from competitors.
• Multimedia skills, including video, photos, broadcast, on-camera, etc. are helpful.
• Proficient with MS Office Products

Additional Job Information

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

Here are just a few of our programs:

* Paid Parental Leave
* 401K Plan with Employer Match
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
* Commuter Flexible Spending
* Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
* Medical Infertility Services
* Corporate discount programs
* Employee Recognition/Service Awards
* And so much more!

(Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)

Salary Range

Not Available

Compliance Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law. Appropriate CDC guidelines are being followed for the protection of our employees and customers.