Haitian Creole Translator & News Editor

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit newsroom dedicated to immigrant communities! As a Haitian Creole translator/news editor, you'll play a crucial role in delivering impactful journalism. This position requires fluency in both Haitian Creole and English, along with strong editing skills and a commitment to journalistic standards. You'll be translating and editing multiple news stories each month, ensuring accuracy and clarity while meeting tight deadlines. If you're passionate about storytelling and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Haitian Creole and English is essential.
• Experience in editing news copy and knowledge of AP style required.

Responsibilities

• Translate and edit 4-8 news stories per month from English to Haitian Creole.
• Ensure translations maintain journalistic integrity and style.

Skills

Fluency in Haitian Creole

Fluency in English

Editing news copy

Knowledge of journalistic standards

Attention to detail

Job description

Documented
Location: New York, New York, United States
Job Category: Online | New Media
Employment Type: Freelance
Salary: 30 USD per hour
Posted: 02.27.2025

Job Description

About us: Documented is dedicated to publishing journalism for and about New York City’s immigrant communities and the policies that affect them. We publish vital, actionable information for asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants living here, as well as hard-hitting and impactful news investigations that have driven policy changes in the city and state. Our original news stories cover the ground-level impact of shifts in labor policy, law-enforcement practices and bureaucratic requirements, the effects of new federal directives as well as Q&As and instructional guides that inform New Yorkers about food, health and financial aid, and legal issues. Our work has been referenced by The New York Times, The Washington Post, in federal lawsuits, at the New York City Council and many other places.

The role: Documented is searching for an experienced Haitian Creole translator/news editor to work with our innovative and award-winning nonprofit newsroom based in New York City, which is dedicated to covering our immigrant communities. The ideal candidate is fluent in both Haitian Creole and English (written and spoken) and has experience editing news copy, a strong knowledge of journalistic standards and AP style, and the ability to work under tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience working with digital publications is a plus. If you're passionate about storytelling and serving immigrant communities through impactful journalism, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

1. Translate and edit 4-8 news stories per month, from English to Haitian Creole, while maintaining accuracy, clarity and journalistic integrity.
2. Ensure translations align with the tone and style of the publication.
3. Proofread and fact-check translated content for accuracy and consistency.
4. Meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality work.
5. Next-day turnaround required on assigned stories.

Qualifications:

1. Fluency in Haitian Creole and English (written and spoken).
2. Experience editing news copy.
3. Strong knowledge of journalistic standards and AP style.
4. Experience working with digital publications is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits: The rate for this part-time role is $30 per hour.

Deadline to Apply: Application is open on a rolling basis, until the role is filled.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.