Tell stories that matter to Boston’s Latino community this summer.

The Latino Newsletter, led by founder Julio Ricardo Varela, is hiring a freelance multimedia journalist in the Greater Boston area, thanks to support from the Boston Foundation’s Community Leadership Pathway. This is a paid, part-time gig for someone who knows the city, understands its Latino communities, and can report with authenticity.

What You’ll Do:

• Report and produce 4 multimedia stories (text + video) on local Latino issues.
• Pitch story ideas and work closely with the editorial team.
• Interview community members, experts, and leaders.
• Shoot visuals and write stories that connect and inform.
• Publish your work on a platform with national reach.

Pay: $500 per story — $2,000 total for four stories
Timeline: May 22 to August 15, 2025
Location: On the ground in Boston — this is not remote.

Who You Are:

• You’ve got journalism experience — student media, freelance gigs, or indie work.
• You know Boston’s Latino neighborhoods and culture well.
• You can write and shoot video like a pro (or a fast learner).
• You hit deadlines and can work independently.
• Bonus: You’re bilingual in English and Spanish.

How to Apply (No Cover Letters!):
Send your resume, a short paragraph on why you’re a great fit, and a link to your portfolio to Julio Ricardo Varela at julio@thelatinonewsletter.org. Share links to past work in the email.

Deadline to apply: May 8, 2025
Open to anyone eligible to work in Massachusetts. Student journalists are welcome!