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Open Position

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Beat: Latino political power in Nevada
Position:

Nevada Latinos play a decisive role in the state’s competitive Senate, House and presidential contests. The bilingual reporter on this beat embeds in the community, dives into polling and networks with experts to communicate in two languages and multiple formats a nuanced picture of Latino voters and how effectively candidates are connecting with them in 2024. Post election, the reporter investigates policy affecting Latinos and profiles Latino power brokers in the state.

Salary and Benefits:
$50,000-$55,000

Health, vision and dental insurance, 401K match, phone stipend, 15 days' paid time off + 12 paid holidays, three months’ parental leave, laptop replacement when needed.

Skills: Bilingual Spanish

This position is sponsored in part by Report for America, a national service program that places talented emerging journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America is an initiative of The GroundTruth Project.

All Report for America Newsroom Partners are Equal Opportunity.