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.
