Billboard: Staff Writer, Latin/Pop

Billboard, the leading entertainment brand covering music globally is searching for a bilingual staff writer fluent in English and Spanish. Our candidate has a demonstrable passion and deep knowledgeable of all genres of Latin music as well as mainstream pop and pop culture. They must also have an insatiable appetite for discovery and be up to any task, from writing a news story in minutes to hosting a red carpet to capturing social media content. This position can be based in either Los Angeles or Miami and will work west coast hours.

Our staff writer is a journalist who has worked in a fast-paced newsroom for a minimum of one year, can work quickly under pressure, and feels comfortable in a multi-media environment. High productivity is expected as is understanding that the music business does not sleep. After-hours and weekend coverage is expected and required for this avid fan and consumer of music who has their finger on the pulse of all things Latin and pop and who will be working shoulder to shoulder with equally motivated individuals. Video and social media creation is also expected.

Our candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish), must be able to work equally well in both languages and must be able to translate from one language to the other as needed. On camera experience and ability to produce short form content is a plus. They will report to the Deputy Editor for Billboard Español and the editors of Billboard.com.

As Billboard values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

The staff writer will be responsible for daily coverage of all aspects and genres of Latin music as well as pop or pop culture stories. Coverage includes Latin and mainstream music news, including interviews and industry stories, for Billboard.com and Billboardespanol.com. Productivity averages between 3-5 stories per day at a minimum, plus translating stories from English to Spanish.
Will be able to translate copy primarily from English to Spanish but also Spanish to English.
Will work daily with Billboard Español and Billboard copy and editorial staff to ensure all published stories meet Billboard’s exacting editorial standards.
Will be part of a tight-knight, highly productive Latin team, but is also expected to work and collaborate with all verticals and departments in Billboard, notably the Billboard.com team.
Will work closely with Billboard’s video production and social media teams to cross-pollinate content and create original content as needed. Video experience is a plus.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of music reporting experience. Candidates without written reporting experience in a newsroom will not be considered.
A fully bilingual journalist who lives comfortably in between the two worlds: mainstream and Latino-centric; Spanish and English. Impeccable spoken and written Spanish and English are a must. A writing and edit test will be administered.
AI use is only permitted for research. It is NOT permitted in day-to-day writing, either in the writing test or in any writing on the job.
A degree in journalism or communications is preferred.
Fast, clear writer, passionate about trends, charts and breaking news. Multiple stories a day are expected.
Possess a roll-up-your-sleeves, scrappy mentality and exhibit the adaptability and resourcefulness of someone who wants to win. We are constantly learning how to do things bigger and better.
Ability to work across mediums and formats: While this is a writing first position, our candidate will be expected to be on camera, interview artists on video and audio and be active on social media, including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
Passion and understanding of the Billboard brand and mission of delivering high-quality consumer and business news.
Passionate and knowledgeable about music and music business in general and Latin music in particular, with keen interest in all genres of Latin music.