Billboard: Staff Writer, Latin/Pop
Penske Media Corporation - Miami, FL
Hiring: Billboard: Staff Writer, Latin/Pop Company: Penske Media Corporation Location: Miami, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:57:29 Employment Type: Remote About the job Experience: •2 years of music reporting experience. Candidates without written reporting experience in a newsroom will not be considered. Required Skills: •Will be able to translate copy primarily from English to Spanish but also 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-knight, highly productive Latin team, but is also expected to work and collaborate with all verticals and departments in Billboard, notably the Billboard.com team. •Will work closely with Billboard’s video production and social media teams to cross-pollinate content and create original content as needed. Video experience is a plus. Qualifications: •A minimum of 2 years of music reporting experience. Candidates without written reporting experience in a newsroom will not be considered. •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 are a must. A writing and edit test will be administered. •AI use is only permitted for research. It is NOT permitted in day-to-day writing, either in the writing test or in any writing on the job. •A degree in journalism or communications is preferred. •Fast, clear writer, passionate about trends, charts and breaking news. Multiple stories a day are expected. •Possess a roll-up-your-sleeves, scrappy mentality and exhibit the adaptability and resourcefulness of someone who wants to win. We are constantly learning how to do things bigger and better. •Demonstrated capacity 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, including Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. •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 in particular, with keen interest in all genres of Latin music. •A multi-tasker and collaborator for whom no job is too big or too small, who can work with many teams across many departments. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!