Job Title: Weekend Editor & Real Estate News Reporter
Location: Dallas, TX (Remote/Flexible with Local Reporting Required)
Company: CandysDirt.com
CandysDirt.com, DallasÂ’ go-to source for luxury real estate and housing news, is looking for an enterprising journalist to take on the dual role of Weekend Editor & Real Estate News Reporter. This position is ideal for a sharp, deadline-driven writer with a passion for reporting residential and commercial real estate, the ever-evolving Dallas housing landscape, and translating complex housing issues into clear, engaging stories for our audience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Weekend Editor Duties:
• Edit and publish weekend content, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and engagement.
• Monitor real estate and local news for timely coverage opportunities.
• Reporter Duties:
• Write 7 stories weekly.
• Build and maintain relationships with North Texas officials, developers, and industry insiders.
• Report on policy changes affecting real estate, affordability, and development trends.
• Repurpose press releases as more detailed reports as needed.
What WeÂ’re Looking For:
• Strong journalism background with experience covering news, real estate, or business.
• Ability to manage multiple stories with daily deadlines.
• Skilled writer and editor with a keen eye for accuracy and detail.
• Knowledge of Dallas’ real estate market and city hall landscape is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small, dynamic team as a freelance writer/editor.
Perks & Details:
• Full-time freelance CONTRACTOR
• Remote work environment, but must be based in Dallas-Fort Worth.
• This role offers the freedom to pitch and pursue the stories that interest you most. If there’s a real estate trend, neighborhood, or market shift you’re curious about, you’ll have the opportunity to dive in and cover it.
WeÂ’re a small but dedicated content team passionate about CandysDirt.comÂ’s mission to deliver top-tier real estate journalism. Although this role may not offer the highest salary in the industry, itÂ’s a great opportunity to be part of a tight-knit team that values quality storytelling, local expertise, and a genuine love for Dallas real estate.
Interested? Send your résumé, a short cover letter, and links to three relevant writing samples to CandysDirt.com executive editor Shelby Skrhak at shelby [at] candysdirt.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
Location:
• Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Required)
Work Location: Remote