- Experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Salary
- USD 85,262 – USD 85,262 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 5 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. The company will not sponsor new work visas for this fellowship but considers candidates with existing work or student visas that can be extended through Optional Practical Training. Applicants should be reporters currently employed i…
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
The New York Times seeks a dedicated reporter for its Local Investigations Fellowship, designed to support investigative journalism on local stories with oversight from Dean Baquet, former executive editor, and seasoned investigative editors. Fellows will be embedded in their communities to pursue a year-long investigative story, with periodic training and support at The Times’ offices.
Responsibilities
- Produce a significant investigative report centered on your state or region, to be published by The New York Times.
- Learn investigative techniques, editorial judgment, and skills directly from leading figures in the investigation journalism field.
- Demonstrate commitment to journalistic independence and The Times' mission of truth-seeking and informing the public.
Candidate Qualifications
Basic:
- 3 to 5 years of professional reporting experience covering a beat at a local newspaper or digital outlet.
- Existing employment in journalism or status as an independent journalist willing to commit to a yearlong sabbatical.
Preferred:
- Extensive beat coverage experience and a compelling investigative story idea that has yet to be fully explored due to time or resource constraints.
- Capacity to introduce new investigative perspectives.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a résumé, a cover letter detailing one or more investigative story ideas (each up to 500 words), and five distinct published clips showcasing journalistic excellence and community engagement. The cover letter should address several critical points about the story’s impact, accountability, evidential sources, reporting challenges, and existing coverage.
What Makes a Strong Local Investigation
- High stakes – the story must influence community wellbeing.
- Clear accountability – exposing entities with power responsible for issues.
- Revelatory – offering insights into concealed or overlooked matters.
- Local relevance – emphasizing the unique aspects pertinent to the fellow’s community.
Additional Information
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. No new work visas will be sponsored, though current or student visas with Optional Practical Training extensions may be considered. The fellowship is highly competitive, and notifications will be made on a rolling basis. Positions are represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
Annual salary is set at $85,262.84 USD. Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company matching, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and professional development support.
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