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La Voz Editor
The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com, part of the
USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking digital-first bilingual editor to leadthe Spanish-language reporting and producing team at La Voz.
La Voz is a Spanish-language news product bringing local news coverage of Phoenix and Arizona to Latinos and Spanish speakers. It is the sister publication and bilingual desk of The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com.
Essential Job Duties Include
- This editor will closely monitor and build connections in the Spanish-speaking community of metro Phoenix to craft service journalism and answer reader questions.
- This editor will assign and oversee a combination of breaking news, daily enterprise, feature and multi-sourced stories in Spanish and English in a fast-paced, competitive, 24/7 news cycle.
Typical Job Duties
- Assign and edit community-centered stories ranging from quick-turn breaking to deeper features.
- Use search insights to shape coverage that connects with readers on trending topics.
- Lead a team to break essential Spanish-language news.
- Demonstrate strong news judgment informed by real-world experience.
- Bring fresh ideas about how to best deliver audience-informed coverage.
- Provide cogent analysis of trends and issues.
- Edit quickly, clearly and accurately.
- Engage with readers through various social media platforms, video and podcasts.
Knowledge And Skills
- Spanish fluency required.
- Strong command of AP grammar and style.
- Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce breaking news and long-form content that is clean, accurate and publication ready.
- Use metrics to inform story choices and shape beat strategies.
- Experiment with new ways of informing and engaging audiences across platforms and via alternate story forms.
- Comfort and familiarity with using social media such as Facebook, Instagram and other emerging platforms to enhance reporting and share journalism.
- Established understanding of media ethics and sourcing.
Required Work Experience, Training And Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven newsroom experience.
- Must have required skills including social media, storytelling, analytical ability, interpersonal skills, time management.
Application Instructions
About
We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
- Your resume – one page.
- A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job, with 2-3 pitches for stories or series you’d like to assign if hired.
- Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensurethat your application receives the highest consideration.
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