Role OverviewThe Multimedia Journalist, Community and Culture covers the lived experiences, cultural identities, and community stories that reflect a changing Lehigh Valley. This beat is anchored in the region's growing Latino community and the broader demographic shifts reshaping Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and surrounding areas.
What You Will Do
Own the Community and Culture beat, developing deep knowledge of the Lehigh Valley's Latino community, immigrant populations, and the demographic and cultural shifts shaping the region. Report and produce original content consistently across digital, newsletter, audio, and video formats.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The journalist in this role is bilingual in English and Spanish, produces original content across all platforms, and brings an inside perspective to stories that too often get told from the outside.
Requirements
- Strong writer and storyteller in both English and Spanish
- Able to shoot and capture photos and video in the field to a publishable standard
- Comfortable recording and editing audio for podcast and digital distribution
- Creates social-native content that engages audiences on the platforms where they are
- Solid grounding in journalism ethics, accuracy, fairness, and editorial standards
- Deep understanding of the Lehigh Valley's Latino community, immigrant populations, and the demographic shifts shaping the region
- Understanding of how content distributes differently across digital, newsletter, audio, video, and social platforms
- Familiarity with the cultural, civic, and community organizations serving Latino and immigrant residents in the Lehigh Valley
- At least two (2) to three (3) years of professional journalism or content experience
- Fluency in English and Spanish required
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record as determined by a driver’s license background check
- Company vehicle or own vehicle for company business
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