Caribbean Community Correspondent

Position: Caribbean Community Correspondent Department: Community Engagement Reports to: Deputy Editor of Communities Status: Part-Time Contractor - 20 hours per week Work Categorization: Hybrid Start Date: Sep 1, 2026 About us: Documented is dedicated to publishing journalism for and about New York City’s immigrant communities and the policies that affect them. We publish vital, actionable information for asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants living here, as well as hard-hitting and impactful news investigations that have driven policy changes in the city and state. Our original news stories cover the ground-level impact of shifts in labor policy, law-enforcement practices and bureaucratic requirements, the effects of new federal directives as well as Q&As and instructional guides that inform New Yorkers about food, health and financial aid, and legal issues. We have a growing individual donor program and a robust institutional giving program, with support from the Ford Foundation, Emerson Collective, the American Journalism Project, as well as a host of local NYC foundations. Our work has been referenced by The New York Times, The Washington Post, in federal lawsuits, at the New York City Council and many other places. The role: The Caribbean Community Correspondent strengthens our newsroom’s connections with New York City’s Caribbean immigrants through in-person event participation, online engagement, and content creation. This position works primarily with the Deputy Editor and Deputy Communities Editor to organize events, represent Documented at third-party events, engage with the community through online platforms, and create content from the conversations held with Caribbean immigrants and the organizations that serve them. The correspondent is also expected to report on issues surrounding the Caribbean community. Strong writing skills are essential and Documented is also open to coverage in other mediums, including video. Additionally, this position will be responsible for analyzing engagement metrics and reporting insights to the relevant teams to optimize our community engagement strategies. Responsibilities Community Engagement Build and maintain relationships with Caribbean immigrants, mutual aid groups, advocacy orgs, faith leaders, and social service providers across NYC. Represent Documented at at least six events annually, including neighborhood forums, community board meetings, and cultural gatherings. Listen to the community’s information needs and translate those needs into responsive content. Resource & Event Coordination Collaborate with local partners to organize information sessions, pop-ups, and workshops that offer practical support (e.g. housing help, legal rights, health access). Coordinate logistics for Documented’s participation in partner-led events. Communication & Reporting Summarize community feedback and emerging concerns to craft content pitches. Collaborate with Documented’s research team to facilitate audience research through surveys and interviews. Report on issues affecting and of interest to the Caribbean community. Qualifications Professional fluency in both written and spoken English. Must live in NYC. Must be able to work in the United States. Passion for community engagement and a genuine interest in fostering connections within the Caribbean communities in New York City. Experience reporting in a newsroom. Deep community contacts with Caribbean community leaders in NYC. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Excellent time management, highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Familiarity with NYC social safety net programs, public resources, and legal aid landscape — or willingness and skills to learn quickly. Comfort using WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, video and text-based tools to reach community members. Confidence in being able to distill federal and state policies into actionable service journalism — or willingness and skills to learn quickly. Ability to work nights or weekends as needed to attend community events. Preferred Qualifications At least 3 years experience working within a newsroom. Experience in event planning and coordination with a focus on community-oriented events. Experience in grassroots organizing, mutual aid, casework, or community outreach. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights. Professional fluency in Haitian Creole. Compensation: The hourly rate for this role is $30 with an expected 20 hours per week required. The actual pay rate offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This job is a hybrid of in-person at our New York office and at home with one preferred day in-office on Tuesdays. We highly value lived experiences in the issues we cover as a news organization. A Note to Potential Candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, and we welcome the opportunity for new perspectives into our work. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. #J-18808-Ljbffr Documented