Staff Writer

Summary

Join The New York Times as a staff writer focusing on style, specializing in apparel and accessories. You will research, write, and test products, creating long-form guides and short-form posts. Collaboration with editors and other departments is key, along with independent work. The role requires experience in journalism and a deep understanding of the fashion industry. While based in NYC is preferred, remote work is a possibility. The position offers a competitive salary and is a union position.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience writing experience at a major publication, media company, or service journalism outlet
• Experience working collaboratively through multiple rounds of edits and balancing several reporting projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience with detailed research that involves gathering large amounts of data, organizing it and probing the work for inaccuracies
• Demonstrated knowledge of the style and accessory beat–familiarity with established and also fledgling brands, and a point of view on style

Responsibilities

• Research, report, and write long form guides and short form posts on style and accessories
• Think creatively about sources, identify experts, and conduct meaningful short- and long-term tests
• Request product samples and process their return
• Call experts and review academic journal articles and other scientific data
• Methodically scan user reviews and forums to find what matters to readers
• Collaborate with editors to conceive new content and formats and move ideas from pitch to publish
• Collaborate with photo, video and illustration departments to produce visuals to support guides and short-form articles
• Partner with our discovery and audience teams to identify trends and outside experts worth profiling
• Work with our community team to respond to reader feedback and questions
• Work with our affiliate team to resolve stock issues on recommendations
• Work with our operations team on product orders and testing plans
• May attend trade shows and product news events to build contacts and expertise in relevant topics
• 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

• Experience finding ways to get in touch with brands and other experts
• Experience working in a remote work environment, with a distributed team that works across time zones
• An inherent skepticism of marketing claims and a commitment to high standards of reporting and accuracy
• Experience doing original reporting and research for features or how-to guides
• Experience covering products or services, especially involving hands-on testing, is also valuable

Benefits

Remote work possibility