Journalist/Writer

Monks
Mexico City, Mexico

Who this role is best for

Geared toward bilingual writers with pop culture expertise in Mexico, comfortable with adapting global content to local angles and SEO optimization.

Best fit for

  • Bilingual professionals with deep pop culture knowledge in Mexico and experience adapting global content to local audiences
    — “craft transcreated stories with localized Mexican angles”
  • Candidates who thrive in deadline-intensive environments and can maintain high editorial standards under pressure
    — “Exceptional writing speed, editorial accuracy, and agility under daily publication deadlines”
  • Individuals with hands-on experience using CMS and SEO techniques for digital content
    — “Work natively within modern Content Management Systems (CMS) and team workflow platforms”

Things to consider

  • The role demands daily output and strict adherence to localization pipelines and editorial standards
    — “Adapt, localize, and QA daily syndicated editorial assets against strict publication standards”
  • Applicants must be native Spanish speakers with advanced English reading skills, not just bilingual
    — “Advanced English (ability to read press kits, screeners, and scripts in English) and native Spanish”

How to stand out

  • Showcase your ability to weave local Mexican cultural context into global entertainment narratives
    — “craft transcreated stories that infuse local Mexican cultural context”
  • Demonstrate your track record of producing original content under tight deadlines
    — “Produce original deep-dives, character explainers, series recaps, and breaking news under daily deadline pressures”
  • Highlight your experience with AI search formatting and SEO optimization techniques
    — “Hands-on experience with search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and AI search formatting”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of current and trending Mexican pop culture and entertainment
    — “Write transcreated feature stories that infuse local Mexican cultural context”
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What success looks like

  • adapt and localize syndicated editorial assets
  • produce original feature articles
  • optimize content for SEO
Typical background
professional writing/journalism experienceSEO techniques

Skills & requirements

Required

JournalismWritingSEOContent LocalizationSyndication

Preferred

AI

About the role

Original posting from Monks

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

We are hiring two Entertainment Writers & Digital Journalists to form the core writing bench for a high-profile digital publication destination backing major global film and series releases. In this role, you will adapt syndicated content from international desks, craft transcreated stories with localized Mexican angles, and write original feature articles connecting premier streaming titles with local pop culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Adapt, localize, and QA daily syndicated editorial assets against strict publication standards and localization pipelines.

Write transcreated feature stories that infuse local Mexican cultural context, talent highlights, and regional angles into global properties.

Produce original deep-dives, character explainers, series recaps, and breaking news under daily deadline pressures.

Optimize all written content for SEO & GEO using clear heading hierarchies, concise answer blocks, keyword strategies, and entity relationships.

Work natively within modern Content Management Systems (CMS) and team workflow platforms.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of professional writing/journalism experience specializing in TV, film, streaming, or pop culture in Mexico.

Bilingual Proficiency: Advanced English (ability to read press kits, screeners, and scripts in English) and native Spanish.

Exceptional writing speed, editorial accuracy, and agility under daily publication deadlines.

Hands-on experience with search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and AI search formatting.

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About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.

This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us. 

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