CultureMap is seeking a dynamic and versatile editor to manage the day-to-day operations of its Dallas website.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as a news reporter and editor and brings deep knowledge of Dallas and the surrounding Metroplex, as well as a passion for covering the many facets of Dallas lifestyle and culture. Experience in real-time reporting on the Dallas dining scene is strongly preferred.

This position requires a self-starter who loves working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven virtual newsroom. While much of the work is autonomous, the Dallas editor, under the guidance of the editorial director, will work closely with other team members to cover the DFW region.

The Dallas editor must be adept at writing and reporting, as well as assigning and editing others’ work. The ideal candidate will be skilled at producing breaking news items and quick turnarounds, as well as developing features, listicles, and evergreen story ideas. They will possess excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills and be able to juggle multiple daily deadlines with ease.

This position is remote, but candidates must be based in Dallas, be available during standard business hours (at a minimum), and be able to maintain a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities include:

Managing editorial calendar and daily publishing schedule
Publishing a minimum of six stories each weekday
Writing stories regularly, including breaking news items on tight deadlines
Assigning stories to freelance contributors and network staff
Editing all stories for content, style, and accuracy, according to AP style and internal guidelines
Crafting engaging, SEO-friendly headlines
Managing social media posts
Monitoring story and site analytics on a daily basis
Building Daily Digest emails
Procuring photos according to brand standards
Executing special series and projects (i.e., CultureMap Tastemaker Awards)
Maintaining and growing a roster of freelance contributors
Working with the editorial director and other city editors to fulfill company goals
Representing CultureMap at local events, as needed

Key attributes:

Excellent news judgment, editing, reporting, and writing skills
Ability to write, assign, and edit stories quickly and accurately
Proven ability to multitask and juggle fast deadlines and longer-lead features
Experience covering a range of lifestyle news, including restaurants and bars
Knowledge of major Dallas institutions, geography, people, and culture
Experience using analytics tools to make data-driven decisions
Knowledge of AP style
Tech-savvy and able to work within a custom content management system
Self-starter, proactive, and team-oriented

About the company:

CultureMap is the largest digital lifestyle network in Texas, with sites in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. The company offers competitive salaries, health insurance, 401(k), and a flexible work environment.

Interested in joining the CultureMap team? Please send your resume and three recent writing clips that show your Dallas expertise to editorialresumes@culturemap.com.

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