Reporter, Latin America Advisor

TITLE: Reporter, Latin America Advisor

REPORTS TO: Editor, Latin America Advisor

For four decades, the Inter-American Dialogue has worked to shape policy debate, devise solutions, and enhance cooperation within the Western Hemisphere. Our most valued asset is our select membership of over 100 distinguished citizens from the United States, Canada, and 23 countries of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Members actively participate in our work, informing and advancing our vigorous debate. Eighteen Dialogue members served as presidents of their countries, over three dozen have held cabinet-level posts, and twenty-five have served in national legislatures. Our members also come from the business, finance, media, civil society, and academic sectors.

The Dialogue sets itself apart by the reach of its influence, the quality of 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 education, the rule of law, energy and climate change, migration, and the region’s relationship with the rest of the world, particularly Asia.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Inter-American Dialogue is looking for a 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. The Latin America Advisor is the Inter-American Dialogue’s daily flagship publication. Focusing on the Western Hemisphere’s most pressing economic, political and business issues, the publications are targeted to informed CEOs and leaders invested in Latin America’s future. Many of the world’s most respected and fastest-growing companies subscribe, including Apple, BMW, BlackRock, Mitsubishi and Oracle, as well as leading universities such as Dartmouth, Harvard, Notre Dame, and UC Berkeley, and government agencies spanning four continents.

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 a bachelor’s degree, experience writing, copyediting and proofreading, and adeptness at Internet research, using email, social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogs) and Microsoft and Adobe products.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Identify and secure original commentaries from senior-level business leaders, economists, policy analysts, academics and government officials for the publication’s daily Q&A feature
• Maintain, expand and diversify a contact database of editorial sources
• Work with the editorial team to plan content
• Copyedit and proofread written material
• Translate content from Spanish and sometimes Portuguese into English
• Assist in the publication’s distribution, which includes posting content on the Dialogue’s website and the use of social media to expand the publication’s reach
• Cover events pertaining to Latin America and the Caribbean and write related articles
• Write stories on breaking news as required and take assignments to cover a wide range of business, economic and political issues
• Develop ideas for features and in-depth analysis articles on issues of interest to readers
• Help in the production and dissemination of the Advisor’s monthly video interviews

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 writing skills—preferably news writing—and be effective in interviewing senior executives and government officials in person, via email and over the phone.
• 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
• Proficiency with desktop publishing (InDesign) and HTML (MailChimp), as well as video production software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, would be a plus

Compensation: Salary US$44,000-48,000 commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package.   

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, and 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.