Job Description

The Record-Journal seeks a versatile, bilingual news editor to oversee coverage of Latino communities in Meriden, Wallingford and the surrounding area.

Roughly one-third of Meriden residents identify as Latino and more than 60% of all students enrolled in Meriden schools identify as Latino. The Record-Journal is committed to serving the specific needs and unique challenges of this large segment of our community through high-quality local journalism, which we believe makes all communities stronger.

The Latino Communities News Editor oversees a team of two-full time reporters and a part-time reporter dedicated to providing news coverage in the Record-Journal and on Myrecordjournal.com/LatinoNews that amplifies the voices of our local Latino communities while shining a light on injustices and inequities.

The Latino Communities News Editor oversees both day-to-day beat reporting and longer term in-depth and enterprise coverage in English. Coverage is then translated into Spanish. The Latino Community News Editor must have strong English language skills, as well as the ability to edit copy in Spanish to ensure faithful and accurate translation.

The editor will also oversee a current grant-funded expansion of our Latino news team. This includes hiring for a new position, working with other departments to build long-term sustainability and identifying additional news products to better serve Latino audiences.

This position allows for a hybrid work environment with both remote and regular in-office work. Candidates must be within commuting distance from our Meriden, CT office.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Plan, supervise and create news content for publication in print, online and social media for the growing Latino audience in central Connecticut. This position will fulfill our mission of amplifying local Latino voices with a strong emphasis on listening to the needs of the audience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervise team of reporters.

Plan, create and edit content with a focus on Latino communities in our coverage area.

Ability to interview a wide range of sources and conduct research.

Process information and write it in a fair, accurate and compelling manner.

Ability to capture photos and video and perform basic editing functions.

Knowledge of current social media applications and trends, with the ability to post to house social media accounts in both English and Spanish.

Serve as liaison between newsroom and Latino communities advisory board.

Prepare bilingual content for publication on the web and social media.

Contribute to email newsletter, text messaging platform and stakeholder newsletter.

Take an active role in audience-listening activities to continually ensure news strategies meet the needs of the audience.

Perform other activities as necessary as the lab grows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum educational requirement, Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree.

Minimum 4-5 years reporting experience or equivalent experience, experience as a news editor preferred.

Bilingual Spanish/English in both speaking and writing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to conceive and execute enterprise reporting on highly specialized topics with authority.

Ability to handle daily, short-term and long-term assignments simultaneously.

Excellent communication skills, shows initiative, and exercises good news judgment.

Multimedia and social media savvy with experience shooting/editing photos/videos.

This position requires the ability to travel locally to gather newsworthy content. A valid driver\'s license and vehicle are required; or, if no driver\'s license, reliable and at-the-ready transportation.

RJ Media Group is an innovative, audience-focused news organization based in Meriden, Connecticut, with a rich history as a 156-year-old, family-owned company.. Our publisher and executive vice president Liz White is the 5th generation family owner, and our president Eliot White is the 4th generation family owner. We publish the Record-Journal, eight weekly newspapers and two websites, which combined reach 265,000 people, 100% of the homes in 9 towns weekly. We also own Homebase Digital, a cutting-edge digital marketing agency. Our company is committed to providing quality local journalism and fact-based reporting that informs and empowers our community. Our company mission is to be the primary catalyst that motivates people to contribute to the intellectual, civic, and economic vitality of our communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class or characteristic. Any candidate selected must pass a background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

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