Senior Editor, Latin Music

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Billboard En Espanol: Senior Editor, Latin & Espanol

Billboard, the leading entertainment brand covering music globally and the leading brand covering Latin music globally, is searching for a senior writer and editor to cover Latin music and the Latin music business, in English and Spanish. Our candidate has a demonstrable passion and deep knowledge of all genres of Latin music, has an insatiable appetite for discovery, and is up to any task, from writing a news story in minutes to hosting a red carpet.

Our senior writer/editor is a seasoned journalist who has worked in a fast-paced newsroom for a minimum of five years and is equally adept at turning around quick news stories as they are investigative business pieces and artist profiles of exceptional quality. 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 his or her finger on the pulse of all things Latin and who will be working shoulder to shoulder with equally motivated individuals.

This position requires English-first writing, but our candidate must be bilingual (English/Spanish) and must be able to work equally well in Spanish and write and edit in Spanish as needed. They will report to Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin and Español but will work closely with the Deputy Editor for Billboard Español, Billboard’s Spanish language site.

As PMC 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 senior editor/writer will be responsible for daily coverage of all aspects and genres of Latin music. They will first and foremost cover daily Latin music news for Billboard.com and Billboardespanol.com. Productivity averages between 3-5 stories per day at a minimum.
• Ability to report and write high-level business stories and features for BillboardPro and Billboard Magazine.
• Will be able to translate copy from English to Spanish and 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-knit, highly productive Latin team, but is also expected to work and collaborate with all verticals and departments in Billboard.
• Will work closely with Billboard’s video production team to cross-pollinate content and create original content as needed.
• Will work in concert with Billboard.com’s staff as part of a synchronized team that thrives on collaboration.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience reporting in an established, fast-paced media outlet, with focus on music, entertainment, and business.
• A minimum of 3 years of editing and writing experience in music specifically.
• 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 is a must. A writing and edit test will be administered.
• A degree in journalism or communications is preferred.
• Fast, clear writer, passionate about breaking news but also capable of writing and editing in-depth, ground-breaking features. Multiple stories a day are expected.
• Possess a roll-up-your-sleeves, scrappy mentality and exhibits 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.
• 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 specifically.