The Los Angeles Times seeks reporters, Latino initiatives

The Los Angeles Times is seeking reporters to join our growing team of journalists working on Latino Initiatives with a focus on building relationships with the Latino community.

Job Description:

Building on the success of the Latinx Files newsletter, digital Día de Muertos altar and packages on the Chicano Moratorium, Fernandomania @ 40 and LA Vanguardia, this team will bring to life the vibrancy of the U.S. Latino experience with a focus on culture and identity. This project will be multi-platformed in approach with rich visual and audio storytelling, provocative commentary, short documentaries and live events.

We are looking for innovators and collaborators to be instrumental in shaping a cohesive product vision and editorial voice while engaging authentically with the Latino communities in Los Angeles and beyond. These roles require nimble reporters who can toggle between writing on trending topics that are popping on Latino social media and producing thoughtful enterprise reporting on issues that resonate with our community.

The successful candidates will have experience working in Latino or Spanish-language news media or have prior experience writing on topics that focus on the Latino community. They should also have a willingness to adapt to what audiences are engaging with, while being able to identify the topics that will spark engagement within our community. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidates will have experience working in Latino or Spanish-language news media or have prior experience writing on topics that focus on the Latino community
• They should also have a willingness to adapt to what audiences are engaging with, while being able to identify the topics that will spark engagement within our community
• A minimum of one year of journalism experience
• Ability to foster excellent communication with peers, supervisors and the newsroom
• Ability to navigate digital platforms and stay on top of current issues and trends, including use of TikTok and Instagram
• A sense of excitement around developing ideas and experimenting with different ways to tell a story
• Proven ability to work well in a team setting and juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• An ethical and inclusive approach in the workplace that promotes collaboration
• An understanding of audience data and experience using metrics to inform strategy and editorial decisions
• Reporters must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle in good working condition, with suitable auto insurance coverage

Salary: The pay scale for these positions is $60,000 to $93,560

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