Enlace Latino NC Reporter

Date Posted	February 06, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Enlace Latino NC is a nonpartisan digital news organization serving North Carolina's Spanish-speaking immigrant communities through high-quality, community-centered news.  Our mission is to empower the diverse community of Latino immigrants in North Carolina to become more involved in the social, political and economic changes that affect them.  We are the leading digital Spanish news organization dedicated to covering politics, government, health, immigration, and community affairs in North Carolina.  

OPEN POSITION

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Beat: Democracy, Immigration and Community Affairs Reporter

Position: Enlace Latino NC is seeking a reporter focused on Democracy, Immigration, and Community Affairs to join our newsroom.  This journalist will cover the North Carolina General Assembly, local governments, and the key issues that shape life for Latino and immigrant communities across the state.  

The reporter will produce rigorous, accessible, and people-centered journalism that connects policy, democracy, and community life - examining how decisions made at both the state and local levels impact areas such as health, housing, the economy, and civic participation.  

This position plays a vital role in Enlace Latino NC's mission to provide consistent, in-depth coverage of democracy, immigration, and community affairs - not only during election cycles, but year-round - ensuring that our audiences are informed, engaged, and represented in the stories that matter most to them.  

Salary and Benefits: $55,000 - $65,000

Employer Benefits Package at Enlace Latino NC: At Enlace Latino NC, we deeply value the well-being, stability, and growth of our team.  That's why we offer a competitive employee benefits package (PTO) that reflects our commitment to work-life balance and professional fulfillment.  

• Our package includes: Up to 17 days of paid PTO, in addition to the official holidays recognized by the organization.  
• End-of-year office closure: Enlace Latino NC closes from the Friday before Christmas through the Monday after New Year's Day, providing everyone with additional rest time during the holidays.  
• Technology stipend to support the tools and resources needed for daily work. 
• Health insurance stipend that contributes to the overall well-being of our team members.
• Professional development opportunities, including training, learning spaces, and ongoing career growth support.  

At Enlace Latino NC, we believe that a team that feels cared for, respected, and supported is the foundation for meaningful and sustainable work.

Moving Stipend: $1,000 + First month of rent

Skills: Writing, Photography, Bilingual Spanish

This position is sponsored in part by Report for America, a national service program that places early career and experienced journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America is an initiative of Report Local, a nonprofit journalism organization dedicated to strengthening local journalism across the U.S. and around the world.

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https://www.reportforamerica.org/2026-corps-member-application/