Reporting Fellow

New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. Join the 2027 New York Times Fellowship class as a reporter. The Times is looking for fellows who have strong writing and reporting fundamentals, and who are eager to learn and work with others. The program is an opportunity to stretch your journalistic skills alongside the world’s best editors and reporters. You would be assigned to a news or features department, and directly report to editors on your desk. Many of your stories may take the form of traditional reported articles. But you could also write live updates and explainers, as well as pieces that put visuals first. You should be eager to participate in these different kinds of storytelling and to engage with readers in a variety of ways. The most competitive candidates will be those who submit a variety of published clips that show excellence — in breaking news, high-impact news stories, features and/or thoughtful, reported analytical pieces. These are in-office positions and include regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Responsibilities: Deliver a mix of breaking news and enterprise assignments Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world Basic Qualifications: No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships Can demonstrate clear prose, evocative writing, and original and impactful reporting Preferred Qualifications : Record of multiple news internships or equivalent news experience In your cover letter, briefly indicate what desks you are most interested in working on. While we take note of preferences, we determine assignments based on need and skillset. You must be authorized to work in the United States. We will not sponsor work visas for the fellowship, but we will consider applicants with valid work authorization or a valid student visa that can be extended with Optional Practical Training. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 20 . The Times Fellowship generates a high level of interest, so we cannot acknowledge the status of applications upon receipt or during the vetting process, which can take eight weeks or more. We cannot accept applications that are mailed or emailed to us. We will contact you for interviews as needed. Reporting fellows may be placed in one of the following areas of coverage . All fellows, including the International reporting fellow, are based in New York unless otherwise noted: Business Climate Culture Express (breaking news and trends) International Investigations Metro National (one National fellow will focus on disability issues) Obituaries Politics Science Technology (based in San Francisco) Washington (based in Washington) Well The Business reporter will serve as the David Carr Fellow in honor of the late David Carr, a groundbreaking voice in journalism and media at The Times who was also a passionate advocate for early-career writers. The Washington reporter will serve as the David E. Rosenbaum Fellow in honor of the late David E. Rosenbaum, a prize-winning Times reporter known for his illuminating coverage of Washington and politics who was a role model for countless journalists. The fellowship program will begin on or about June 7, 2027, and end on May 26, 2028, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon completion of the program. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits: For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$82,414.80 - $82,414.80 USD

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