Local Government Editor

The Houston Chronicle is seeking a Local Government Editor to lead coverage of Houston City Hall, Harris County and the region’s fast-growing suburbs. This editor will play a central role in advancing the Chronicle’s core content strategy: breaking news, high-impact and exclusive reporting, and service journalism that makes Houston easier to navigate.

Requirements

• Set the vision and daily news agenda for city and county government coverage in alignment with our first-and-best, exclusive and service-driven content strategy
• Lead a team of reporters to break news competitively and authoritatively
• Drive high-impact accountability and enterprise reporting
• Edit and elevate work across formats, including breaking news, explainers, live blogs, investigations and data projects
• Develop beat strategies that prioritize deep sourcing, public records, exclusives and strong service angles
• Ensure reporting is accurate, urgent and contextual, with rigorous editorial standards
• Coach and develop reporters through clear expectations and consistent feedback
• Partner with visuals, data, Capitol Bureau and audience teams to strengthen presentation, reach and subscriber impact
• Use analytics and audience insights to refine coverage priorities
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that reflects the diversity of the Houston region