Phoenix, AZ, USA Req #39975

　　Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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　　La Voz Spanish-Language Journalism Fellow

　　The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking digital-first journalism fellows to join the Spanish-language reporting and producing team at La Voz for an 8.5-week reporting fellowship, with the possibility of extending.

　　La Voz is a Spanish-language news product of the USA Today Network 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 fellow will closely monitor and build connections in the Spanish-speaking community of metro Phoenix to craft service journalism and answer reader questions.

　　• This fellow will produce a combination of breaking news, daily enterprise and multi-sourced stories in a fast-paced, competitive, 24/7 news cycle.

　　Typical job duties:

　　• Report community-centered stories ranging from quick-turn breaking to deeper features.

　　• Break essential Spanish-language news.

　　• Demonstrate strong news judgment informed by real-world experience.

　　• Bring fresh ideas about how to best deliver audience-centered coverage.

　　• Provide cogent analysis of trends and issues.

　　• Report quickly, clearly and accurately.

　　• Engage with readers through various social media platforms.

　　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.

　　• Comfort and familiarity with using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to enhance reporting and share journalism.

　　• Established understanding of media ethics and sourcing.

　　Required work experience, training and education:

　　• Phoenix, Arizona residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

　　• Proven newsroom experience.

　　• Must have required skills including social media, storytelling, analytical ability, interpersonal skills, time management.

　　• This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

　　• Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer, pre-employment background check, motor vehicle record check and drug screen.

　　Application Instructions:

　　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:

　　1. Your resume - one page.

　　2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job, with 2-3 pitches for stories or series you'd like to write if hired.

　　3. 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 ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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　　About The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com:

　　The Republic is the largest local news site in the USA Today Network of more than 200 newspaper and media sites, with coverage focused on metro Phoenix and Arizona. The Republic also oversees operations for USA Today Network sites in California, Oregon, Utah and several other Western states. In 2018, the newspaper was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism for a project examining the implications of building a border wall from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.

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