Part-Time Reporter, Latin America Advisor

Title: Part-Time Reporter, Latin America Advisor

Reports to: Editor, Latin America Advisor

For over four decades, the Inter-American Dialogue has worked with governments, multilateral organizations, civil society structures, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to shape policy debates, devise solutions, and enhance collaboration to unlock meaningful change in the Americas. We build networks of cooperation and action to strengthen democratic resilience, shared prosperity, social inclusion, and sustainable development across the Western Hemisphere.

The Dialogue sets itself apart by the reach of our influence, the quality of our analysis, and our unique identity as a truly hemispheric organization. Based in Washington, DC, we conduct work throughout the Americas in partnership with leading institutions in areas of crucial importance, such as democracy, migration, the energy transition, security, education, and the region’s relationship with the rest of the world, particularly Asia.

Job Description:

The Inter-American Dialogue is looking for a Part-Time Reporter for the Latin America Advisor to assist in the editorial production and dissemination of the Dialogue’s daily publication, as well as the weekly Energy Advisor and biweekly Financial Services Advisor. This is a part-time position (regularly 10 hours per week, with up to 25 hours per week when needed).

The Latin America Advisor is the Inter-American Dialogue’s signature publication series featuring top news stories and foremost expert analysis from across the Americas. Published every business day, the Latin America Advisor is distributed to a distinguished membership of informed corporate leaders, scholars, and government officials who are invested in the future of the Western Hemisphere

Candidates in the Washington, DC area are preferred, but candidates located elsewhere will be considered for a remote position.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Identify and secure original commentaries from senior-level business leaders, economists, policy analysts, academics, and government officials for the publications’ daily Q&A features.
• Maintain, expand, and diversify a contact database of editorial sources.
• Work with the editorial team to plan content.
• Write news stories, copyedit, and proofread written material.
• Translate content from Spanish and sometimes Portuguese into English.
• Assist in the publications’ distribution, which includes posting content on the Dialogue’s website and the use of social media to expand the publications’ reach.
• Cover events pertaining to Latin America and the Caribbean and write related articles.
• Develop ideas for features and in-depth analysis articles on issues of interest to readers.

Qualifications:

• This is an entry-level position for an individual with a demonstrated interest in journalism and in business, economic and political issues, specifically relating to Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Fluency in Spanish is required; time spent living in Latin America and/or the Caribbean is a plus.
• Must have strong newswriting skills and be effective in interviewing senior executives and government officials.
• Must follow and have a broad understanding of news developments in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Skilled at quick-turnaround research and writing assignments with good news judgment.
• Technical skills are necessary, and proficiency with desktop publishing (InDesign) and HTML (MailChimp) is a plus.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work autonomously with minimal direct supervision, be reliable and highly organized, as well as have superior attention to detail and the ability to produce quality work while meeting deadlines. Other requirements include experience writing, copyediting, and proofreading, and adept use of social media, Microsoft and Adobe products.

Compensation: $21-23 per hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Inter-American Dialogue is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

For consideration, please submit the following documents in ONE email to jobs@thedialogue.org: your resume, a cover letter, two writing samples in English. In your cover letter please include how you heard about this position. Please indicate your last name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Position will be open until filled.