CultureMap is seeking a fast and flexible general assignments writer for its Dallas and Fort Worth sites. The ideal candidate has experience scoping out stories, cultivating sources, reporting on a variety of lifestyle topics, writing both breaking news and features, and “flipping” press releases and general research into comprehensive, readable stories.
They exhibit excellent news judgment, interviewing, writing, organizational, time management, and communication skills. This position requires someone who’s both a self-starter and a team player, who loves working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment in a virtual newsroom.
This position is entirely remote but must be based in Dallas-Fort Worth.
The DFW writer will contribute daily content to two CultureMap sites — Dallas and Fort Worth — and may pitch in on network-wide stories for our sites in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. The candidate must be adept at finding stories and self-managing tasks, while working closely with the DFW editor to accept and prioritize assignments. They must be comfortable at a digital-only publication with multiple daily deadlines. They can expect to write at least two stories a day and may be asked to help editors with other tasks, as needed.
CultureMap is a digital media company delivering daily lifestyle content in the categories of restaurants and bars, real estate, society, arts, entertainment, fashion and beauty, home and design, travel, innovation, and city life. Candidates should be plugged into these topics, have a sharp eye for news, and be knowledgeable about the cities we cover.
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CultureMap is the largest digital lifestyle network in Texas, with sites in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, serving more than 3 million visitors monthly. The company offers competitive salaries, health insurance, 401(k), and flexible work environment.
Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume (including references), and links to 5 recently published articles showcasing various topics and styles to CultureMap Editorial Director Stephanie Merry (stephanie@culturemap.com) or Dallas-Fort Worth Editor Teresa Gubbins (teresa@culturemap.com).
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