JOURNALIST

Journalist at BBC. Position located in Coral Gables, FL. Propose original ideas regularly on any topic according to BBC Mundo strategy of wide agenda.

Research, report, write and / or edit original multimedia stories, create posts and engage on social media, and produce the social media content.

Write stories using agency material or rewrite standard recounts of public information by gathering facts from various media sources.

Report, write, research and translate stories for the website BBCMundo.com and all its platforms. Maintain the standards of accuracy, impartiality and fair dealing stated in the BBC’s Producers guidelines.

Ensure that all stories are properly illustrated with images, audio, video or interactivity as appropriate. Provide a moving story, amending and updating material as required.

Refresh a story as needed. Think through and around editorial problems, develop realistic alternative strategies and approaches.

Conduct interviews either in the studio or on location, live or pre-recorded. Monitor traffic on the website and its social media platforms, and make informed decisions based on an understanding of user requirements.

Ensure that BBC Editorial principles and all relevant legal, contractual and copyright requirements are met. Domestic / international travel required, 20% at minimum.

Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, or foreign equivalent in Journalism, Communication, Education, or related field;

plus 2 years of experience in the position offered, as a Producer, Reporter, Correspondent, Editor or related position developing news for Europe and / or Latin America.

Must have 2 years of experience with the following skills : A full command and up to date knowledge of Spanish as first (or equivalent) language.

Excellent written Spanish and an ability to use language to tell a story effectively. Experience of reporting, in the field, on international and / or Spanish-speaking political and economic issues.

Up-to-date familiarity with international history, politics, social issues and culture. Spanish proficiency test required.

Send resume to BBC, Attn : Anthony Vazquez, Job ID# : J-104; 255 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1020, Coral Gables, FL 33134.

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