Fellow, Data Journalism

The New York Times•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is hiring a data journalism fellow for its 2027 Fellowship class in New York. As part of the Data Journalism team, the fellow will use traditional, computational and quantitative skills to find, report and tell stories through breaking news, explanatory reporting and enterprise journalism. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues on the team and journalists across the newsroom, and may range from making smaller contributions to leading reporting projects. This is an in-office position requiring regular attendance four days each week. Some remote-work flexibility may be available according to departmental guidance. The fellow may need to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed. The program is expected to run from about June 7, 2027, through May 26, 2028, subject to satisfactory performance; completion does not guarantee a full-time position.

Requirements

No more than five years of full-time professional journalism experience, excluding internships.
Published work that combines original data analysis with traditional reporting.
Proficiency in Python and/or R.
Proficiency in spreadsheet and/or database software.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor work visas. Applicants with valid work authorization or a valid student visa extendable through Optional Practical Training may be considered.
Submit a résumé, cover letter and portfolio link with the application.

Nice To Haves

Multiple news internships or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in command-line tooling and version control.
Subject-area expertise relevant to major news cycles, such as politics, government agencies, education, law, immigration or criminal justice.
Training in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, economics or a similar field.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze data in a rigorous, reproducible manner.
Clearly communicate data findings internally and in published articles.
Contribute to reporting in a range of roles, from small contributions to leading projects.
Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship.
Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
Support journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, depending on role.
Medical, dental and vision benefits may be available.
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s).
Company-matching 401(k) plan.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick days.
Paid parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development programs.