Job Description

• Oversee DBJ's special reports, including awards, growth summits, etc.
• Represent DBJ newsroom in coordinating with events team
• Interact with and interview North Texas CEOs and business leaders
• Aid rest of editing team with publishing of digital and print coverage
• Work with editors, reporters and other stakeholders to to complete current special projects and also plan and execute new ones

Qualifications

• Digital writing and publishing skills
• Ability to manage several projects at once
• Creative planner who embraces ambitious engagement metrics without sacrificing attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and work in a collaborative, high-energy environment
• Excellent headline-writing and copy-editing skills
• Knowledge of Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a plus

The Dallas Business Journal is looking for a detail-oriented journalist to join our team as a special projects editor.

A critical member of the editing team, the special projects editor oversees our awards publication and other special projects, in addition to contributing to our daily digital news coverage and weekly print edition.

The ideal candidate is a driven and curious journalist who wants to highlight the crucial human element of business news. A successful special projects editor will be adept at managing large-scale projects independently but also be able to collaborate with the rest of the editing team. Candidates should be eager to jump into a fast-paced newsroom and interested in other facets of our editorial operation.

Additional Job Information

The well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.

Here are just a few of our programs:

* Paid Parental Leave
* 401K Plan with Employer Match
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
* Commuter Flexible Spending
* Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
* Medical Infertility Services
* Corporate discount programs
* Employee Recognition/Service Awards
* And so much more!

(Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)

Salary Range

Varies based on experience

Compliance Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.