Business Editor, The Dallas Morning News:
The Dallas Morning News is looking for an editor who sees the biggest business story in America unfolding right here in Texas — and has the ambition and skill to own it.
The Business Editor will lead coverage of one of the most consequential economic regions in the country. This is not a caretaker role — it's an opportunity to define how one of America's great newspapers covers a city and state in the middle of a historic transformation.
Texas has surged past 31 million residents, and demographers project the state could approach 37 million by 2036 — the equivalent of adding a mid-sized city every year for the next decade. That growth is reshaping industries, straining infrastructure, rewriting the rules of housing and labor, and raising urgent questions about access, equity and opportunity. For a business journalist, there is no better beat in America right now.
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to more than 20 Fortune 500 companies, nearly 80 publicly traded firms exceeding $1 billion in revenue, two major airports, two of the industry's dominant airlines, and six major league sports franchises — all set against a backdrop of thousands of companies representing every sector of the modern economy. And the region's financial footprint is only growing: The rise of "Y'all Street" and the emergence of the Texas Stock Exchange signal that Dallas is no longer just a place where business happens; it's becoming a place where the rules of business get written. The stories here have national reach and global stakes.
We want an editor who sees the full picture — who can connect a corporate earnings report to a family's kitchen table, who pushes reporters to go deeper and move faster, and who understands that great business journalism isn't just about markets. It's about people, power and consequences. Strong editing instincts, a track record of developing talent, and the drive to build something are essential. Experience in digital storytelling, data journalism and audience development will set you apart.
Dallas itself is part of the draw. The cost of living is competitive, the talent pool is growing, and the energy here is unmistakable. It's a city that rewards ambition — in business and in journalism.
Come help us cover it!
What you’ll do
Lead a team of two assistant editors, 10 reporters and two columnists who produce distinctive business journalism — enterprise, features and breaking news — that sets our report apart from the competition. The team's work spans an expanded Business Sunday section, five email newsletters and the "Commerce Street" LinkedIn newsletter. You'll champion diverse voices, subjects and perspectives at every level of coverage.
Own the analytics. Track performance across your coverage areas, develop insights from the data and communicate goals, wins and losses clearly to your team and newsroom leadership.
Edit with high standards. Ensure stories are reported fairly, accurately and thoroughly, with sharp, compelling writing that serves our audience and holds up to scrutiny.
Build and develop talent. Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide honest coaching and feedback, manage performance and handle all aspects of hiring — from recruitment through onboarding and retention.
Work across the newsroom and beyond. Collaborate with departments inside and outside the newsroom to maximize the editorial and revenue potential of business content, including video, audio and special digital initiatives.
Stay hands-on. Bring strong news judgment, a willingness to create content when needed and the organizational ability to manage multiple priorities on deadline.
Communicate up and out. Meet regularly with your supervisor and maintain proactive, consistent communication about business coverage goals, team performance and major initiatives — no surprises.
Lead. Oversee scheduling, workload distribution and day-to-day team operations — and show up as a full contributor to newsroom-wide projects and initiatives.
What it takes
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
5 years or more of business journalism or related experience
Ability to innovate and quickly iterate as we seek to develop new strategies for engaging audiences
Strong news judgment and a commitment to accuracy
Track record of adapting quickly and moving at the speed of news
Strong communication and collaboration skills
About The Dallas Morning News
Since 1885, The Dallas Morning News (www.dallasnews.com) has been North Texas’ trusted source for credible, independent journalism — reporting with accuracy, fairness and integrity. Each week, we reach more than 4 million people across print, digital, and social platforms, covering the stories that shape life in Dallas and across the state. From politics and public policy to business, culture and sports, our mission is to inform, engage and reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Our staff works in the office at least three days a week. The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace. We support one another as we produce revelatory work with our community in mind. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers (HNP) represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP, we’re investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories — growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms — to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.
Be a part of something bigger – Your Headline Awaits.
This position does not provide sponsorship. All applicants should have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
- Five years or more of business journalism or related experience
- Strong editing instincts and a track record of developing talent
- Experience in digital storytelling, data journalism and audience development
- Ability to innovate and quickly iterate strategies to engage audiences
- Strong news judgment and commitment to accuracy
- Track record of adapting quickly and moving at the speed of news
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in the office at least three days a week (hybrid)
- Right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
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What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
