Latin American Correspondent

Role: Latin American Correspondent Duration: School Session We are looking for interns with an interest in using the power of storytelling to write about Latin America's unique stories celebrating cultural practices, holidays, folk tales, heritage, folklore, traditions and innovation. Latina Republic seeks to destroy stereotypes about Latin America and its people by showcasing a variety of rich traditions from across Latin America. Each Latin American country has its own cultural celebrations, including folk festivals, literature, environmental and scientific advances, innovative leadership, delicious cuisine, unique architecture, renowned scholars, writers and artists, original entrepreneurs and a new generation of stem leaders.

You will play a key role in bringing these unknown stories to light. This internship is also highly beneficial to those conducting capstones, masters' thesis, in-depth studies into socio, economic, gender, environmental problems affecting Latin America. Through 1-1 mentorship with Dr.

Quartucci you will be connected to local sources, NGOs and people that work every day to address social problems in the region. To celebrate Latin America, we do more than report on problems. We believe that advocacy journalism can be impactful when alongside the problems, we report on how people are solving them.

We want to contribute a new narrative of Latin America. One that highlights contributions, heritage, history, leadership and innovation and one that integrates local strategies to the betterment of the region. This is a remote-based position that works as a virtual internship with a time range of 10 hours per week.

The internship is unpaid but holds a rich and valuable learning experiences. The duration is for the school term, with the possibility of renewal. Our student interns will serve as fully functional members of Latina Republic, with access to assignments, coaching and resources requisite to the preparation of professionals.

You will be mentored by Dr. Quartucci who will assist and guide you in meeting your professional goals and the learning objectives of the internship. We will communicate and train weekly via Zoom, whatsapp, cellphone and email.

Prior to the start of the internship, students will identify 4-6 learning goals to be completed during the course of the internship. They could incorporate desired industry-related knowledge and skills. We will meet with our correspondent at the beginning of the internship to develop a plan to ensure that the established goals are met and check in biweekly throughout the internship to answer questions and provide feedback and guidance.

Our Latin American Correspondent interns will receive timely feedback and participate in direct mentorship gaining knowledge of the region's tradition and innovation and the workings of a nonprofit that support Latin American. Ideal Candidates: Have a passion for Latin American culture, folklore, traditions, innovation, human rights, social problems and heritage. Speak and Read in Spanish/Portuguese fluently.

Have a passion for the use of storytelling as an avenue to destroy stereotypes and celebrate culture. Have an interest in developing in-depth knowledge of Latin American heritage, culture, art, scientific, medical and think tank innovations. Are immersed in a study of the region and seek local knowledge and sources to enrich their research.

Latina Republic is a California-based 501 C (3) nonprofit organization that partners with local NGOs qualified to operate in Central and South America. We believe it is important to bring celebratory and enlightening stories about the region to light in order to counter stereotypes that lump Latin American experiences as one in the same. Latin American Correspondents Typically publish their findings in the form of reports, interviews, articles, research every 2-3 weeks.

They also meet virtually, on Fridays, with their peers to share findings and exchange knowledge. What you will gain: You will develop knowledge of the country, specific topics, access local voices and viewpoints, develop storytelling and research skills, You will make networking connections in your region of interest You will gain visibility for you work. Latina Republic is a new nonprofit organization with a growing readership, reaching about 2.5 K readers per month.

You will also develop Spanish to English translation, transcribing skills, report writing skills, and a portfolio of stories to call your own. Your work will connect you with local leaders and sources.