Job Title: Weekend Editor & Real Estate News Reporter
Location: Dallas, TX (Remote/Flexible with Local Reporting Required)
Company: CandysDirt.com
CandysDirt.com, Dallas 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 Were 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 theres a real estate trend, neighborhood, or market shift youre curious about, youll have the opportunity to dive in and cover it.
Were a small but dedicated content team passionate about CandysDirt.coms mission to deliver top-tier real estate journalism. Although this role may not offer the highest salary in the industry, its 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
