Sports Multiplatform Editor

Job Title

Sports Multiplatform Editor

Business Title

Multiplatform Editor

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

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

Salary Grade

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Travel

None

Job Description

The Dallas Morning News The multiplatform editor prepares stories for publication on multiple platforms, demonstrating an understanding of our digital and print audiences and maximizing reader engagement. This editor serves the reader by editing stories and graphics for clarity and accuracy, writing headlines that capture interest without being clickbait, and assessing and improving a story's presentation online and in print.

• Edits staff copy for clarity, accuracy, structure and taste and can spot potential libel
• Writes digital and print headlines that engage readers
• Enhances a story's online presentation by adding or moving photos, adding links and/or embedding video
• Writes photo captions that add value to digital or print presentation
• Edits graphics for accuracy and clarity
• Uses information from analytics tools to improve story performance online
• Completes work by deadline
• Adapts quickly to changing technologies and workflows
• Juggles multiple assignments
• Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues
• Works successfully as part of a team

A diverse newsroom best serves our community that fosters an inclusive work environment for people from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

The Dallas Morning News has a distinguished history of journalistic excellence, having won nine Pulitzer Prizes. For more than 137 years, The News has been committed to high standards as it covers one of the most important and vibrant markets in the country. North Texas often leads the country in population growth and is frequently on the short list for some of the largest world headquarters relocations.

Job Requirements

Here's our list of preferred skills and experience: (Please note this is not a checklist of requirements, but should be considered as a pool of preferred qualifications. If you can already do some of these things, great. If you're excited about figuring out how to do all of them, great! We would love to hear from you either way

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field; will consider additional experience in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in a newsroom.
• Proficiency in publishing programs (Serif and NewsGate) and communication tools (Gmail, Gchat, Slack).
• Flair for writing engaging headlines

Benefit Offerings:

Internal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Internal Culture Committee

Leadership Development Programs

Annual Unconscious Bias Training

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

Employee Assistance Program

18 Paid Time Off Days

9 Paid Holidays

8 Hours Community Service Time Off

Pet Insurance