Reporter Fellow

Summary

Join The New York Times as a Local Investigative Fellow and spend a year producing impactful investigative journalism under the guidance of Dean Baquet and veteran editors. This one-year program is designed for reporters in local newsrooms or freelancers with 3-5 years of experience. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity to hone investigative skills and contribute to The Times' renowned journalism. Fellows will be based in their reporting communities with periodic trips to New York for training. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to journalistic independence and a strong story idea. The annual base pay is $85,262.84.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of of professional experience as a reporter covering a beat for a local newspaper or local digital news outlet
• You are an independent journalist or a journalist employed at a newsroom willing to provide a yearlong sabbatical
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Spend a year producing signature investigative work focused on your state or region that will be published by The Times
• Under the guidance of Mr. Baquet and a handpicked group of veteran editors, you will receive the rare opportunity to learn the judgment, skills and techniques needed to excel at investigative journalism from the best in the business
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience covering a beat and an idea for an investigative story that you have not had the time, resources or editing support to pursue
• Ability to bring a new perspectives to investigative journalism

Benefits

The annual base pay range for this role is between: $85,262.84 — $85,262.84 USD