Penske Media Corporation · 4 hours ago
Billboard: Staff Writer, Latin/Pop (Los Angeles or Miami)
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expPenske Media Corporation is seeking a bilingual staff writer fluent in English and Spanish for Billboard, the leading entertainment brand covering music globally. The role involves daily coverage of Latin music and mainstream pop, including writing news stories, conducting interviews, and collaborating with various teams within Billboard.
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Responsibilities
The staff writer will be responsible for daily coverage of all aspects and genres of Latin music as well as the occasional pop or pop culture story. They will first and foremost cover daily Latin and mainstream music news, including interviews and industry stories, for Billboard.com and Billboardespanol.com. Productivity averages between 4-6 stories per day at a minimum, plus translating stories from English to Spanish
Will be able to translate copy primarily from English to Spanish but also Spanish to English
Will work daily with Billboard Español and Billboard.com 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
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 2+ years of music reporting experience. Candidates without written reporting experience 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
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 exhibits the adaptability and resourcefulness of someone who wants to win. We are constantly learning how to do things bigger and better
Ability 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
Fascinated by the business of music, including the players and the money driving it behind the scenes
Flexibility with work hours that will likely involve time outside the 9-to-5 weekday hours. Off-shift work and work during weekends and after hours is expected and required
Preferred
A degree in journalism or communications is preferred
Benefits
PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
Company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials.
Flexible Vacation Policy
Company
Penske Media Corporation
PMC is a digital media and publishing and information services company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$200M2018-02-28Corporate Round· $200M
Leadership Team
Brian Levine
SVP, Revenue Operations
Gabriel Koen
Senior Vice President, Technology
Recent News
2025-12-27
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