La Voz Community Journalist

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is seeking a part-time La Voz Community Journalist in Chicago. This role requires excellent writing and storytelling skills, proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and WordPress CMS. Responsibilities include marketing various PRCC programs, writing articles, and maintaining La Voz's online presence.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, be bilingual in Spanish and English, and have experience in social/digital media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism required.
• Work/School experience in social/digital media preferred.
• Knowledge in graphic design and web design is a plus.
• Proficient in troubleshooting on Mac and PC platforms.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marketing for La Voz and PRCC programs.
• Gather and write articles, conduct interviews.
• Layout the newspaper and manage distribution.
• Document events with photos and videos.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

WordPress CMS

Job description

Reports to: Director of Digital Presence and Executive Director

Classification: Hourly

Part-time (10-15 hours per week, must have a flexible schedule, includes occasional weekend work and occasional evening work).

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) La Voz Community Journalist requires excellent writing and storytelling skills. The candidate should be familiar with working on Mac (primarily) and PC platforms and should know basic troubleshooting on each platform. The candidate must also be proficient in using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and WordPress CMS. This position will be in charge of marketing La Voz and all PRCC programs, gathering articles for La Voz, writing articles, conducting interviews, laying out the newspaper, meeting printing deadlines, posting La Voz online, managing La Voz distribution, documenting events with photos and videos, and maintaining communication with La Voz ad buyers and funders.

This position requires compliance with all the Puerto Rican Cultural Center's written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, all policies and procedures, and Regulatory Compliance requirements. Compliance will be considered as part of the regular performance evaluation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. In addition, three 10‑minute exercises using the aforementioned tools will be administered during the interview. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

• Work/School experience in the social/digital media field.
• Knowledgeable in Graphic Design, WordPress, web design, or related fields.
• Knowledgeable in computer troubleshooting (principally on a Mac platform)
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills in Spanish and English.
• Familiarity with web design and content management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work effectively with a diverse set of team members, and learn to perform under tight deadlines.

Skills

• Organizational and time-management skills
• In-depth understanding of diverse computer systems and networks
• Problem-solving and critical‑thinking skills
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Works independently with a strong sense of focus, task‑oriented, non‑judgmental, open personal qualities, and a clear sense of boundaries

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

OSHA Category 3 – Does not involve regular exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and tasks that involve exposure are not a requirement for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that celebrates inclusion and diversity. The PRCC provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other basis or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, The PRCC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.