La Voz Reporter

The Arizona Republic /  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/, bringing local news coverage of Phoenix and Arizona to Latinos and Spanish speakers.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, Tik Tok and other emerging platforms to enhance reporting and share journalism.
• Established understanding of media ethics and sourcing.

• 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.