Puerto Rican Communities Reporter II

CPBI

Bilingual Connecticut Public journalist reporting on Puerto Rican communities and Connecticut–Puerto Rico connections. Producing radio, digital, video, social, and newsletter stories in English and Spanish.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong journalism capabilities with expertise in reporting, writing, and audio editing for diverse media platforms. Proficient in engaging Latino audiences and producing compelling content that adheres to journalistic standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluency In SpanishAudio Editing SkillsStrong Writing And Editing SkillsKnowledge Of AP And NPR StyleExperience In Digital Storytelling

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Hard Skills

ReportingWritingAudio EditingDigital StorytellingContent ProductionInterviewingResearchEditingBroadcast JournalismNews Judgment

Soft Skills

CollaborationInitiativeSelf-MotivationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordExcelAuditionPowerPointMicrosoft ProjectSmartsheetsOutlookDigital Editing AppsSocial Media Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In JournalismBachelor’s Degree In Communications

Industry Keywords

Puerto RicoConnecticutLatino AudiencesCommunity EngagementBroadcastDigital MediaNPR StandardsCT PublicStorytellingCultural Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report on Connecticut’s ties with Puerto Rico and stories concerning Puerto Rican communities in both places
Collaborate with Connecticut Public’s Somos Connecticut Latino Initiative
Build sources, develop story ideas, and produce daily broadcast, digital, longer-term, project, and newsletter content
Collaborate on community engagement events and listening sessions
Engage Latino audiences through short-form video and platforms including Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok
Cover daily news and feature stories about food, music, arts, and culture
Interview sources, record audio, and communicate in English and Spanish
Research, write, report, edit, and voice stories and series for radio, online, social media, and newsletters
Collaborate with Connecticut Public editors and journalists, as well as GFR Media reporters and editors in Puerto Rico
Build a statewide source network and deliver people-centered digital, social, and radio storytelling
Collaborate with visual journalists during story development and field reporting
Edit audio and capture compelling soundbites and sound-rich scenes
Record audio in person, virtually, and from livestreams
Serve as a resource for talk shows and occasionally appear on air
Serve as fill-in host and on-air fundraiser as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications from an accredited university or a similar field, and at least five to seven years of direct and sustained professional journalism experience, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Fluency in Spanish, speaking and writing, and ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish
Knowledge of AP and NPR style
Knowledge of Word, Excel, Audition, digital editing apps, and Microsoft Office/O365 applications including PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, and Outlook
Knowledge of CT Public’s mission and purpose
News judgment and understanding of writing for radio and broadcast about Connecticut and Puerto Rico issues
Audio editing skills
Strong writing and editing skills
Reporting and writing for a digital audience
Ability to tell stories in words, audio, and video
Ability to adjust during interviews and work under deadline pressure
Ability to maintain journalistic standards of objectivity, balance, and fairness meeting CT Public, NPR, and PBS standards
Initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work collaboratively across remote and geographically distanced offices
Ability to make fast editorial decisions under pressure and strict deadlines
Ability to travel independently throughout Connecticut
Ability to perform the physical requirements of medium work, including exerting up to 25 pounds of force

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-from-home, as approved
On-air fundraiser opportunities (as needed; compensation not specified)