Dallas Morning News seeks an energy and natural resources reporter

The Dallas Morning News seeks an ambitious and versatile reporter to cover urgent issues focused on energy, water and natural resources in one of America’s fastest-growing regions.

For curious, versatile and collaborative journalists, there’s no better place in the nation to be stationed. North Texas is thriving and growing; it’s home to 8 million people and demographers expect it to get to 12 million people by 2050. It is also home to two dozen Fortune 500 companies, nearly 80 publicly traded companies with more than $1 billion in revenue, two major airports and two of the industry’s biggest airlines, five major league sports teams and thousands of firms representing every segment of the economy.  Financial titans Blackrock and Citadel Securities have invested $120 million in creating a national stock exchange headquartered in downtown Dallas. On top of cementing Dallas’ reputation as the financial capital of the south, some believe it could drive more company relocations and jobs to the city and state.

Texas is ground zero for coverage of energy, water and natural resources. Historically hot summers and colder than normal winters have made life in Texas difficult for businesses and residents in recent years. On top of that, Texas has its own electric grid that can barely keep up. Water issues are threatening businesses. Constant ozone alerts are difficult on workers. And two years ago, thousands across the state were without power during unusually cold temperatures.

The issue is becoming more severe. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas recently said nearly a quarter of businesses had seen a decrease in productivity or sales because of last summer’s persistent extreme heat and more of the same is expected this year.

There is a need for a hard-charging reporter to cover these industries in a way that interacts with consumers and businesses, along with Texas’ political climate.

To apply, go here.