Education Investigative Journalist

2 weeks ago


Dallas, Texas, United States The Dallas Morning News Full time

Position Overview

Are you passionate about education and eager to uncover the stories that reveal how policies and political decisions affect students? The Dallas Morning News is on the lookout for a dedicated journalist to join our innovative Education Lab team, focusing on the critical issues that impact our educational landscape.

Our Education Lab is committed to accountability and solutions-oriented journalism, while also facilitating events that encourage community dialogue about the factors influencing classrooms throughout Texas. This initiative is made possible through generous support from various foundations and philanthropists.

We seek a journalist who possesses robust reporting skills and a genuine enthusiasm for engaging with the community. This role is part of a collaborative five-member team that leads the state in delivering timely context to breaking education news and crafting insightful, in-depth stories.

The reporter will play a vital role in addressing high-priority topics, including the ongoing effects of the pandemic on education; equity in schooling; state funding and policy matters; and pathways to college and career readiness.

Key Qualifications

  • A minimum of five years of relevant reporting experience is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related discipline.
  • Proven excellence in writing.
  • Experience in education reporting is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with the Texas education system is beneficial.
  • Ability to identify, report, and produce compelling, insightful stories.
  • Proficiency in data tools such as Excel or Access is a plus.
  • Fluency in Spanish is an asset.


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