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Crain

Sr. Reporter Shale/A&D

Houston, TX

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

S. shale industry and the mergers, acquisitions, and investment activity shaping North America's upstream oil and gas sector. This reporter will be responsible for delivering exclusive news ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Maintenance Mechanic

Henderson, TX · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

Maintenance Mechanic Henderson, TX Red River Brick, a premier brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support plant operations at our Henderson ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Forklift Operator

Carrollton, TX

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

Forklift Operator Carrolton, TX Red River Brick, a leading brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is hiring a Forklift Operator to support operations at our Carrolton, TX sales and ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Forklift Operator

Houston, TX

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Forklift Operator Houston, TX Red River Brick, a leading brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is hiring a Forklift Operator to support operations at our Houston, TX sales and ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Forklift Operator

Houston, TX

$14.75 - $17.25/hr

Forklift Operator Houston, TX Red River Brick, a leading brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is hiring a Forklift Operator to support operations at our Houston, TX sales and ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Forklift Operator

Carrollton, TX

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

Forklift Operator Carrolton, TX Red River Brick, a leading brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is hiring a Forklift Operator to support operations at our Carrolton, TX sales and ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Forklift Operator

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Forklift Operator Round Rock, TX Red River Brick, the premier brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Round Rock, Texas sales and distribution ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Maintenance Mechanic

Henderson, TX · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

Maintenance Mechanic Henderson, TX Red River Brick, a premier brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support plant operations at our Henderson ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Forklift Operator

Round Rock, TX

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Forklift Operator Round Rock, TX Red River Brick, the premier brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Round Rock, Texas sales and distribution ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Electrician

Henderson, TX · On-site

$31 - $34/hr

Electrician Henderson, TX Red River Brick, a premier brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is seeking an Electrician to support plant operations at our Henderson, Texas ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Setting Machine Operator

Elgin, TX · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Setting Machine Operator Elgin, TX Red River Brick, a premier brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is seeking a Setting Machine Operator for our Elgin, Texas manufacturing ...

General Shale Brick, Inc

Electrician

Henderson, TX

$31 - $34/hr

Electrician Henderson, TX Red River Brick, a premier brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is seeking an Electrician to support plant operations at our Henderson, Texas ...

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How much do shale jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for shale in Texas is $26.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.85 and $38.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Shale Geologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Shale Geologist, you need a solid background in geology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy, typically supported by a relevant degree in geology or earth sciences. Proficiency with geological modeling software, well logging tools, and seismic interpretation systems is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and convey complex data clearly. These skills and qualifications are vital for accurately characterizing shale formations, optimizing resource extraction, and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

What are some typical challenges faced by geologists working with shale formations, and how can these be addressed?

Geologists working with shale formations often encounter challenges such as accurately characterizing rock variability, predicting reservoir quality, and managing complex drilling conditions. Shale formations can be heterogeneous, making it difficult to anticipate how they will respond to extraction methods. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including engineers and geophysicists—is essential to interpret data effectively and develop tailored extraction strategies. Staying updated with advances in subsurface imaging and hydraulic fracturing can also help address these challenges.

What are shale jobs?

Shale jobs refer to employment opportunities related to the extraction, production, and processing of shale oil and shale gas. These positions are found in industries such as oil and gas exploration, drilling, hydraulic fracturing (fracking), geology, and environmental monitoring. Workers may be involved in field operations, engineering, equipment maintenance, logistics, or environmental compliance. Shale jobs are often located in regions with significant shale rock formations and play a key role in the energy sector, contributing to domestic oil and gas production.

What is the difference between Shale vs Geologist?

AspectShaleGeologist
Primary RoleGeological formation analysis and extraction supportStudy of Earth's materials, processes, and history
Required CredentialsGeology or Earth Science degree, technical certificationsGeology degree, often advanced degrees for specialization
Work EnvironmentOil & gas sites, drilling locations, laboratoriesField sites, research labs, offices
Industry UsageUsed in oil & gas exploration, drilling operationsUsed in resource exploration, environmental assessment

Shale refers to a type of sedimentary rock often associated with oil and gas extraction, while a Geologist studies Earth's materials and processes, including shale formations. Shale workers focus on extraction and site operations, whereas Geologists analyze geological data and formations. Both roles require geology-related credentials and often work in overlapping environments, but their primary functions differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Shale job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,386 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Sr. Reporter Shale/A&D

Crain

Houston, TX

$23.50 - $31.75/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Description

Hart Energy is seeking an experienced, competitive journalist to cover the U.S. shale industry and the mergers, acquisitions, and investment activity shaping North America's upstream oil and gas sector.

This reporter will be responsible for delivering exclusive news, insightful analysis, and market-moving intelligence on exploration and production companies, private equity-backed operators, asset transactions, drilling activity, and the strategic decisions driving development across the nation's major shale basins.

Coverage will largely focus on the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Bakken, Haynesville, Marcellus/Utica, DJ Basin and emerging plays, with an emphasis on the companies, executives, investors, and technologies influencing the future of domestic energy production.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable chasing breaking news, cultivating senior industry sources, analyzing financial and operational data, and producing enterprise stories that help readers understand where the industry is headed next.

Hart Energy is a digital-first newsroom. Reporters publish throughout the day, contribute to newsletters and multimedia products, leverage analytics to inform coverage decisions, and collaborate across editorial, events, and audience teams to serve one of the energy industry's most influential professional audiences.

What You'll Do

  • Break news and develop exclusive reporting on upstream oil and gas companies, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and capital markets activity.
  • Cover major shale basins and the operators, investors, and service providers active within them.
  • Track E&P company strategies, drilling programs, production trends, reserve growth, and operational performance.
  • Monitor SEC filings, investor presentations, earnings calls, regulatory filings, and transaction announcements for story opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain a robust network of sources among executives, dealmakers, investors, analysts, private equity firms, bankers, attorneys, and industry consultants.
  • Produce timely breaking news, analytical features, and data-driven enterprise reporting.
  • Identify emerging trends in consolidation, private capital deployment, infrastructure investment, and technological innovation.
  • Collaborate with editors, newsletter teams, podcast producers, and event staff to extend coverage across platforms.
  • Represent Hart Energy at conferences, industry events, panels, webinars, and executive forums.
  • Use audience analytics and digital publishing tools to optimize story performance and reader engagement.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, business, economics, energy studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Five or more years of reporting experience, preferably covering energy, business, finance, or M&A.
  • Demonstrated ability to break news, cultivate sources, and produce exclusive journalism.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, corporate transactions, capital markets, and business strategy.
  • Ability to interpret and report on SEC filings, investor presentations, earnings reports, and operational data.
  • Excellent writing, interviewing, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines in a fast-moving digital newsroom.
  • Experience using analytics, research databases, and AI-assisted reporting tools to support enterprise journalism.
  • A track record of producing reporting that combines speed, accuracy, context, and originality.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience covering shale oil and gas, upstream energy, or energy finance.
  • Knowledge of major U.S. producing basins, E&P companies, drilling and completion practices, and industry economics.
  • Familiarity with oil and gas reserves reporting, production metrics, and transaction valuation.
  • Experience covering M&A, private equity, investment banking, or capital markets.
  • Experience producing newsletters, podcasts, multimedia content, or event-related journalism.
  • Established source relationships within the energy industry.
  • Portfolio demonstrating both breaking news performance and deep analytical reporting.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will become a trusted authority on U.S. shale and upstream dealmaking, consistently delivering exclusive reporting, insightful analysis, and indispensable intelligence that helps Hart Energy readers understand where capital is moving, which operators are gaining momentum, and how strategic decisions are reshaping the North American energy landscape.

Why Join Hart Energy?

Hart Energy offers the opportunity to cover one of the world's most important industries from its epicenter in Houston. You'll join a respected newsroom with deep industry expertise, engage directly with influential executives and decision-makers, and contribute to journalism that informs energy leaders around the globe.

Location: Houston, TX with in-office presence three days a week highly preferred. For the highly qualified person we are open to remote from a state Crain does business in. Will work CT hours.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000.


The final salary offering will take into account a wide range of factors, including experience, accomplishments and location. The salary range provided should not be considered as a salary limit or cap. In addition to base salary, Crain also offers competitive benefits including retirement plan savings contributions and bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.

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  • An "in-office" role would require the employee to come into the office most days with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
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  • Employees who live within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week.

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Travel to cover news stories/events, meetings with clients, and to our geographically separated offices may be required. It is the nature of many positions to experience non-standard working hours and be on-call when needed for responding to email, meeting with clients, attending work-related events, story development or breaking news. Most employees perform work Monday through Friday, although early-morning, evening or weekend shifts may be required. Work schedule and travel requirements are subject to change as a role and needs evolve over time.

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