Journalist

Date Posted	April 29, 2024
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Arts/Lifestyle
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

Join Our Team at El Especialito!

Are you passionate about journalism and ready to make a meaningful impact within the Hispanic community? El Especialito, the leading Hispanic magazine in the nation, is seeking a dynamic journalist with experience in entertainment and social media to join our influential publication.

About Us:

El Especialito is a widely respected Hispanic weekly newspaper with a circulation of 230,000 copies every Friday in New York and New Jersey. With 13 zoned newspapers catering to local communities, we deliver compelling content preferred by Hispanic readers. Our magazine is renowned for its light-hearted approach and significant influence on the Hispanic community in the metropolitan area.

What We Offer:

• Influence: We are the largest Hispanic magazine in the country. We reach over a million readers each week which means your work will have a profound impact.
• Variety: Our editorial scope covers a wide array of topics including Entertainment News, Celebrity Interviews, Beauty and Fashion, Lifestyle, Health, Sports, Travel, Business, Science, and Technology.
• Opportunity: This role presents the chance to collaborate with celebrities, public figures, local and national businesses, and community leaders.
• Benefits: We offer health insurance packages.
• On-Site Role: Join our vibrant team in our office; this position is not remote.
• Language Skills: English proficiency is required, and bilingual candidates are preferred.
• Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and interviews to produce engaging content on various topics, with a primary focus on entertainment.
• Write articles, features, and stories that resonate with our diverse readership.
• Cultivate relationships with sources and industry professionals to secure exclusive content and interviews.
• Leverage social media platforms to amplify our content and engage with our audience.
• Collaborate with editors and other team members to ensure high-quality and timely publication of content.

Requirements

• Proven experience in journalism, with a focus on entertainment news.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Candidates with extensive social media experience are preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• A passion for the Hispanic community and a desire to serve its interests.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with El Especialito and contribute to our mission of informing and entertaining the Hispanic community, we want to hear from you! Apply today. Submit your resume and writing samples to Anthony@elespecial.com. Please be sure to tell us which platform you found us on. 

El Especialito is an equal opportunity employer.