The Dallas Business Journal is looking for a detail-oriented journalist to join our team as a special projects editor.
A critical member of the editing team, the special projects editor oversees our awards publication and other special projects, in addition to contributing to our daily digital news coverage and weekly print edition.
The ideal candidate is a driven and curious journalist who wants to highlight the crucial human element of business news. A successful special projects editor will be adept at managing large-scale projects independently but also be able to collaborate with the rest of the editing team. Candidates should be eager to jump into a fast-paced newsroom and interested in other facets of our editorial operation.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee DBJ’s special reports, including awards, growth summits, etc.
- Represent DBJ newsroom in coordinating with events team
- Aid rest of editing team with publishing of digital and print coverage
- Work with editors, reporters and other stakeholders to plan new content and features
- Perform other regular newsroom functions, including writing daily news stories and interviewing Dallas-area CEOs and business leaders
Skills & Experience
- Digital writing and publishing skills
- Ability to manage several projects at once
- Creative planner who embraces ambitious engagement metrics without sacrificing attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work in a collaborative, high-energy environment
- Excellent headline-writing and copy-editing skills
- Texas knowledge is a plus; bonus points for familiarity with the Dallas-Fort Worth area
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