La Voz Reporter

Gannett; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Republic, through La Voz, seeks a digital-first bilingual reporter to cover Spanish-language news for Phoenix and Arizona. The role blends Spanish and English reporting to serve Latino readers across multiple platforms.

You will report on breaking news, enterprise, and features, working 24/7 in a fast-paced environment. Strong Spanish fluency and AP style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven newsroom experience in Spanish media.
• Must have required skills including social media, storytelling, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and time management.
• This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Report Spanish-language and English-language stories ranging from quick-turn breaking news to longer features.
• Engage with the Spanish-speaking community in metro Phoenix and connect with readers across platforms.

Skills

Spanish fluency

AP style

Copy editing

Metrics-informed reporting

Social media proficiency

Media ethics & sourcing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in communications/journalism/marketing or related field

Job description

The Arizona Republic / azcentral.com is seeking a digital-first bilingual reporter to join the Spanish-language reporting and producing team at La Voz. La Voz is the Spanish-language sister publication and bilingual desk of The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com, bringing local news coverage of Phoenix and Arizona to Latinos and Spanish speakers.

Essential job duties include:

• This reporter will closely monitor and build connections in the Spanish-speaking community of metro Phoenix to craft service journalism and answer reader questions.
• This reporter will produce 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:

• Report community-centered stories ranging from quick-turn breaking news to deeper features.
• Use search insights to connect with readers on trending topics.
• Break essential Spanish-language news.
• Demonstrate strong news judgment informed by real-world experience in Spanish news media.
• Bring fresh ideas about how to best deliver audience-centered coverage of Spanish speaking communities.
• Provide cogent analysis of trends and issues.
• Report quickly, clearly and accurately.
• Engage with readers through various platforms, including social, video and newsletters.

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 alternate story forms.
• Comfort and familiarity using social media such as X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok 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, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven newsroom experience in Spanish media.
• Must have required skills including social media, storytelling, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and time management.
• This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.