The Dallas Morning News is searching for an intrepid and curious breaking news business reporter to cover America's most interesting economic region. Come join our team of award-winning journalists who report on the multi-trillion economy in North Texas, helping to cover major companies such as AT&T, McKesson, Caterpillar, GameStop and hundreds more. In the last year, the reporter on this beat broke news about a new stock exchange slated for Dallas (You may have heard of "Y'all Street"), interviewed Dr. Phil about the splashy launch of his new Fort Worth TV studio (followed later by chronicling the layoffs), wrote about crypto scam victims and major data breaches at local companies and dove into the potential for legalized gambling in Texas led by casino magnate Miriam Adelson and family, new owners of the Dallas Mavericks NBA franchise. It's a major-league town with no shortage of movement from some of the most powerful business players in the country including the family of Ray Hunt (owner of the Kansas City Chiefs), Ross Perot Jr., Mark Cuban, Jerry Jones and Alice Walton, along with notable celebrity residents such as Patrick Mahomes and Shaquille O'Neal. You should be capable of developing a deep sourcebook of the most important decision-makers. You should be willing and able to dive into public records such as building permits and deed filings to get the scoops and scour social media for emerging trends. And you should have an unceasing drive to tell the story of business and growth in North Texas. This reporter will be part of one of the largest regional business news teams in the country. Your colleagues will be covering real estate, retail, transportation, airlines, diverse communities, energy and natural resources, and health. The team's coverage helps to inform the region and make it stronger and more successful. You're perfect for this beat if: * You have experience in business reporting. * You are driven to publish stories fast, with attention to detail and rich writing that attracts readers. * You're skilled at quickly turning smart and topical stories. * You love diving into data and helping to develop graphics. * You have the range to go deep on medium- and long-term enterprise while balancing the daily demands of a 24/7 beat. * You've proven your skill in building a strong source network that's a must for delivering the exclusives and connect-the-dots stories that our digital audience expects. * You like engaging with our community, on social media and other platforms. Business reporting experience is strongly preferred, but an enterprising early-career journalist with strong business internships will also be considered. Skills * Proficient in learning digital content management tools * Use social media for newsgathering and audience development * Basic photo editing * Comfort with fast-paced incremental storytelling (e.g., producing social media updates, updating online stories) * Demonstrated ability to work remotely via smartphone or laptop computer * Understanding of platforms and audiences and ability to compose stories appropriate to the platform of publication (e.g., voice, style, formatting, hyperlinks) * Basic knowledge of SEO and social headline-writing techniques * Use accepted newsroom tools for planning, authoring, communicating, etc. * Collaborate effectively with team members and across newsroom teams Job Requirements Job requirements: * Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience * The candidate should possess strong news judgment and excellent verbal and analytical skills; must have the ability to work all stories under pressure with assigned deadlines; must have ability to interact productively and enthusiastically with fellow employees and all levels of management. News you can use regarding Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Morning News is Texas' leading daily newspaper with a bedrock journalistic reputation, intense regional focus and close community ties. We are dedicated to covering the issues that impact everyday lives in North Texas. More than 12 million people a month read The News' content published in print, online or digitally. Founded in 1885, The News maintains one of the largest newsrooms in Texas and has won nine Pulitzer Prizes. We believe our community is best served by a diverse newsroom that fosters an inclusive work environment for people from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation. Benefit Offerings: * Internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee * Internal Culture Committee * Leadership Development Programs * Annual Unconscious Bias Training * Flexible Work Schedules * 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 * FMLA and Parental Leave * Onsite Fitness Center * Retirement benefits, including employer contributions * Employee Assistance Program * 18 Paid Time Off Days