What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wealth and Philanthropy Reporter position at Hearst Media Services?
The Dallas Morning News seeks a journalist with a strong sense of curiosity and accountability to cover the growing world of wealth and philanthropy in North Texas, a new beat for the Business team.
From major charitable foundations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to local billionaire donors and the rise of corporate giving and faith-based philanthropy, this beat sits at the intersection of money, influence and civic life.
This reporter will break exclusive stories, craft deeply reported enterprise and investigative features, and explain how wealth shapes the region — primarily concentrating on North Texas.
The News is rapidly expanding its Business team to produce the most dominant, distinctive coverage in Texas with robust digital storytelling, the new “Commerce Street” LinkedIn newsletter and a reimagined Business Sunday section in print and ePaper.
What you'll cover:
Report and write stories that explore the influence of high-net-worth individuals, charitable foundations, corporate donors and faith-based institutions in North Texas
Investigate how wealth is used to shape public life — through donations, political contributions, nonprofits and legacy-building efforts
Develop sources within the philanthropy, finance, real estate and nonprofit sectors, as well as among watchdog groups and community advocates
Scrutinize IRS filings, campaign finance records, real estate transactions and other public documents to uncover newsworthy trends and hidden dynamics
Collaborate with editors, data and visual journalists, and other newsroom teams to elevate coverage
Produce a mix of daily stories, longer-term enterprise pieces and occasional investigations
Represent The Dallas Morning News at community and industry events when needed
Responsibilities:
Break news and write deeply reported enterprise stories
Build and maintain a wide network of sources across sports, business, law, media and higher education
Work collaboratively with colleagues on the business, sports and visuals teams
Contribute to live events, panel discussions, native videos and other storytelling platforms
Turn complex financial and legal developments into clear, accessible reporting for a broad audience
Job requirements:
Applicants should have at least three years of related reporting experience
Valid driver's license and registered vehicle to travel to assignments
Qualifications:
Three to five years of reporting experience, ideally with exposure to business, investigative, or nonprofits
Strong sourcing, writing and reporting skills
Aptitude for financial documents, public records and legal filings
Track record of strong enterprise work and breaking news
Adept with social media and website analytics
Familiarity with the Dallas-Fort Worth landscape is a plus, but not required
Fluency in Spanish is an advantage
Education:
A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
What We Offer
Flexible Work Schedules – Because balance matters
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy
24/7 Telemedicine Access (MDLive) – Talk to board-certified doctors anytime, anywhere
FMLA & Parental Leave – Supporting you through life’s important moments
Retirement Benefits with Employer Contributions – Helping you invest in your future
Onsite Fitness Center – Stay active and energized during your day
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges
Monthly “Health & Wealth” Webinars – Tools and tips to support your physical and financial wellness
18 Days of Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays – Plenty of time to recharge
8 Hours of Paid Community Service Time – Give back to the causes that matter most to you
About The Dallas Morning News
Since 1885, The Dallas Morning News ( www.dallasnews.com ) has been North Texas’ trusted source for credible, independent journalism — reporting with accuracy, fairness and integrity. Each week, we reach more than 4 million people across print, digital, and social platforms, covering the stories that shape life in Dallas and across the state. From politics and public policy to business, culture and sports, our mission is to inform, engage and reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Our staff works in the office at least three days a week. The Dallas Morning News believes a collaborative and inclusive work environment is essential to a thriving workplace. We support one another as we produce revelatory work with our community in mind. We are in search of a diverse group of candidates.
About Hearst Newspapers (HNP)
With 2,500 employees across the nation, Hearst Newspapers represents a network of 28 daily and 50 weekly publications, including the Austin American-Statesman, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany). Our portfolio also includes several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites such as Chron., CT Insider, MySA and SFGATE, along with marketing services businesses like Medium Giant and entertainment brands such as King Features Syndicate.
At HNP, we’re investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories — growing newsrooms, diversifying tools and evolving platforms — to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.
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