Higher Education Reporter
3 days ago
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Summary
The Dallas Morning News is seeking a Higher Education Reporter to join their team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The role involves covering higher education issues, focusing on Texas colleges and universities, and providing accountability and solutions-based journalism.
About the Role
As a Higher Education Reporter, you will be responsible for breaking news on Texas colleges and universities, centering student voices, and exploring the implications of federal policy changes on education. You will work within the Education Lab, a dynamic team dedicated to producing insightful stories and engaging with the community. Your tasks will include developing sources, translating complex policies into relatable narratives, and contributing to a collaborative newsroom environment.
About You
Required:
- At least two years of experience in journalism.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
- Strong writing skills.
Preferred:
- Prior higher education reporting or editing experience.
- Familiarity with Texas education.
- Ability to identify and write revealing stories.
- Proficiency in data tools like Excel or Access.
- Fluency in Spanish.
Benefits
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunity to engage with underserved communities.
- Support for professional development.
The Dallas Morning News
Established in 1885, The Dallas Morning News is Texas' leading newspaper and the flagship newspaper subsidiary of DallasNews Corporation. It has received nine Pulitzer Prizes since 1986, as well as numerous other industry awards recognizing the quality of its investigative and feature journalism, design, and photojournalism.
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex