Race & Ethnicity Reporter (Newsperson)

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The Associated Press is seeking a talented, enthusiastic reporter and proven self-starter to cover the rich and distinct experience of the more than 64 million people who make up the United States’ Hispanic and Latino communities, the nation’s largest racial and ethnic minority. This is a temporary staff position (18 months) covered by AP’s agreement with the News Media Guild.

 

Responsibilities:

In this role, you should be comfortable writing about all facets of Latino life, from politics to arts and culture. You should be ready to respond to breaking news or to spot trends, and you should also be able to think non-traditionally about the beat and beyond common themes like immigration and the border.

 

While your primary assignment will be covering Latino affairs, you will also be an integral part of The Associated Press’ Race & Ethnicity team and be expected to contribute generally to the work.

 

This reporter should currently be based in or willing to relocate to New York City. Travel will also be part of the role.

 

 

Required Qualifications:   

• At least one year of full-time journalism experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk. This is an early career job with significant potential for growth.
• A proven track record of breaking news and identifying smart, innovative stories that people respond to.

 

We’re also looking for a reporter who is: 

• Passionate about putting people at the center of stories
• Comfortable writing spot news, features, profiles and analysis
• An idea machine, taking a piece of data or a thread of a story and following it to where it leads
• Able to write about complex topics in a manner that can be easily understood by broad audiences
• Interested in and excited about telling stories in alternative ways
• Comfortable working across all formats and collaborating from a story’s inception
• Able to drive stories that people will want to share on social media and other platforms
• Dedicated to pursuing innovative and inclusive coverage that maintains AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity

 

Other qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Flexible thinking, organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities each day.
• A willingness to work any shift, including nights and weekends, or as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation.

 

 

How to apply:

Please apply with a single document that includes your resume, examples of writing/editing and a memo describing your vision for the role. We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use your application to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

 

 

Salary & Benefits:

This position is covered by The Associated Press’ contract with the News Media Guild, which provides for an annual salary for Class A staff of between $53,477 and $85,214 based on location and years of professional experience. Compensation is contingent on a job candidate’s skills, qualifications and market location. Employees are eligible to participate, according to the terms of the official plan documents, in a 401(k) plan and employer-sponsored health insurance plan, and are eligible for paid time off and holidays in accordance with AP policy.

 

 

The Associated Press offers comprehensive benefits which include: