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Position:  Bilingual journalist – Triada (independent contractor)
Location:   Triad Region, North Carolina
Hiring type:  6-month contract, with the possibility of extension depending on performance. Part-time contract Mostly daytime. Includes weekends and nights, when necessary.

About Enlace Latino NC

Enlace Latino NC  We are a non-profit media outlet dedicated to providing reliable and culturally relevant news and information to the Spanish-speaking communities of North Carolina. Our work focuses on amplifying community voices, expanding access to information, and strengthening civic engagement throughout the state.

About the position

Enlace Latino NC  is seeking a fully bilingual journalist in Spanish and English, residing in the Triad region, to expand culturally relevant journalistic coverage, based on the needs of the communities, as well as public service information aimed at the Latino and Spanish-speaking immigrant communities of the region.

The journalist will produce local interest reports, explanatory articles, resource information, multimedia content, and short informational materials, based on the needs and questions of communities throughout the region.

The position will focus particularly on issues identified by members of local communities, including access to health services, mental health, immigration, education, legal resources, labor rights, public benefits, and community well-being.

Main Responsibilities

  • Research, report, and write original stories, focusing on Latino and immigrant communities in the Triad region.
  • Produce articles, explanatory content, resource information, multimedia content, and short informational materials.
  • Covering topics such as:
    • Access to health services.
    • Mental health.
    • Immigration-related issues.
    • Education.
    • Legal resources.
    • Labor rights.
    • Public benefits.
    • Community well-being.
  • To produce practical and accessible journalistic content that helps community members understand rapidly changing information and navigate local systems and services.
  • Contribute reports and information on resources to existing guides Enlace Latino NC  and other public service journalistic products.
  • To contribute to the expansion and continuous development of the Healthy Guide Enlace Latino NC  incorporating specific health resources for the Triad region.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local residents, organizations that serve immigrants, healthcare providers, community leaders, and other trusted sources.
  • Maintain regular contact with communities to identify new information needs, questions, and potential news stories.
  • Conduct interviews with community members, local leaders, organizations, service providers, and other relevant sources.
  • Identify and make visible perspectives and stories that are underrepresented in local journalistic coverage.
  • Create clear, attractive, practical and accessible content for Spanish-speaking audiences.
  • Coordinate with the editors and other team members Enlace Latino NC to align local coverage with overall editorial priorities.
  • Maintaining accuracy of information, cultural sensitivity, and ethical standards of journalism.
  • Meet agreed deadlines and maintain regular communication with editors.

Compensation

  • The budget allocated for this contract position is $20,000 for six months, with the possibility of extension.
  • The financing for the position could come from several local funding sources.

Requirements

  • Fluency in Spanish and English, both spoken and written.
  • Experience in journalism, reporting, or a related field.
  • Strong skills in storytelling, conducting interviews, and developing sources of information.
  • Knowledge of the Triad region and its Latino and immigrant communities.
  • Commitment to community-centered and culturally relevant journalism.
  • Ability to transform complex topics into practical and accessible information.
  • Strong skills in building relationships and fostering community involvement.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote writing environment.

Additional Details

  • Enlace Latino NC  It operates as a completely remote newsroom.
  • The journalist is expected to maintain an active presence in the Triad region and regularly conduct on-site reporting and community engagement activities.
  • The position will include establishing relationships with organizations that serve immigrants, healthcare providers, community leaders, residents, and other trusted individuals who facilitate the dissemination of information in the region.
  • The journalist will work closely with the editorial team of Enlace Latino NC  and will contribute to broader editorial projects, as well as the development of public service resources.

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Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis from December 1, 2026, and will continue to be accepted until the vacancy is filled.
👉 apply here

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Bilingual Journalist – Triad – Job Description

Job Title:  Bilingual Journalist – Triad (Contractor)
Location:  Triad region, North Carolina
Position Type:  Part-time contract (6 months, with an extension option based on performance). This is a part-time contract position with a primarily daytime schedule. Evening and weekend work may be required as needed. 

About Enlace Latino NC

Enlace Latino NC  is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to providing trustworthy, culturally relevant news and information for the Spanish-speaking communities of North Carolina. Our work centers on amplifying community voices, increasing access to information, and strengthening civic engagement across the state.

About the Role

Enlace Latino NC   is seeking a fully bilingual Spanish-English journalist based in the Triad to expand culturally responsive, community-informed journalism and public information for Latino and Spanish-speaking immigrant communities across the area.

The journalist will produce locally focused reporting, explainers, resource information, multimedia content, and short-form informational materials based on the needs and questions of communities throughout the region.

The position will focus particularly on issues identified by local community members, including healthcare access, mental health, immigration, education, legal resources, workers' rights, public benefits, and community well-being.

Key Responsibilities

  • Report and write original, community-focused stories relevant to Latino and immigrant communities in the Triad region.
  • Produce articles, explainers, resource information, multimedia content, and short-form informational materials.
  • Cover topics including:
    • Healthcare access
    • Mental health
    • Immigration-related issues
    • Educations
    • Legal resources
    • Workers' rights
    • Public benefits
    • Community wellbeing
  • Produces practical, accessible reporting that helps community members navigate rapidly changing information and local systems.
  • Contribute reporting and resource information to Enlace Latino NC's existing guides and other public-service journalism products.
  • Contribute to the expansion and continued development of Enlace Latino NC's Healthy Guide with specific health resources for the Triad.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local residents, immigrant-serving organizations, healthcare providers, community leaders, and other trusted sources.
  • Regularly engage with communities to identify emerging information needs, questions, and potential stories.
  • Conduct interviews with community members, local leaders, organizations, service providers, and other relevant sources.
  • Identify and elevate perspectives and stories that are underrepresented in local news coverage.
  • Create content that is clear, engaging, practical, and accessible for Spanish-speaking audiences.
  • Coordinate with Enlace Latino NC  editors and other staff to align local coverage with broader editorial priorities.
  • Maintain accuracy, cultural competence, and ethical reporting standards.
  • Meet agreed-upon deadlines and communicate regularly with editors.

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  • The anticipated budget for the contracted journalist position is $20,000 for six months, with an option to extend.
  • Funding for the position may come from multiple local funding sources.

Qualifications

  • Fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken.
  • Experience in journalism, reporting, or a related field.
  • Strong storytelling, interviewing, and source-development skills.
  • Familiarity with the Triad region and its Latino and immigrant communities.
  • Commitment to community-centered and culturally responsive journalism.
  • Ability to translate complex topics into practical, accessible information.
  • Strong relationship-building and community engagement skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote newsroom environment.

Additional details

  • This is a part-time contract position with a primarily daytime schedule. Evening and weekend work may be required as needed.
  • Enlace Latino NC  operates as a fully remote newsroom.
  • The journalist will be expected to maintain a strong local presence in the Triad and regularly conduct in-person reporting and community engagement.
  • The position will include relationship-building with immigrant-serving organizations, healthcare providers, community leaders, residents, and other trusted messengers throughout the region.
  • The journalist will work closely with Enlace Latino NC's editorial team and contribute to broader newsroom projects and public-service resources.

Apply Here

This is a rolling review process. Applications will be reviewed after December 1, 2026, and will be accepted until the role is filled. 👉 Apply here 

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