Pacific Northwest Bureau Chief

New York Times

282d • $180,000 - $190,000 • Remote

About The Position

The New York Times is looking for an experienced correspondent based in Seattle to helm the Pacific Northwest region as its bureau chief. You are a seasoned reporter who understands the issues that are playing out across Washington, Oregon and neighboring states. You come brimming with ideas for engaging stories in many formats that help to explain and visualize the region for our readers. You are versatile and able to see news moments as opportunities to show off your expertise through clear and vivid writing. And you have a long track record of working collaboratively with others. This is a remote position based in Seattle.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience at a journalism or media company.
• 5+ years of experience of reporting from a region for a national and global audience.
• Writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment.
• A portfolio that includes politics, news, enterprise and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nontraditional story formats.

Responsibilities

• Produce a portfolio of work that ranges from breaking news stories to enterprise, accountability pieces and scoops, and embraces a variety of story formats and collaborations.
• Conceive coverage plans and lead in proposing revelatory follows and deeper work on breaking news.
• Drive a sense of what is coming next by watching themes in the region and a calendar of news and events.
• Oversee what is happening in the region on a constant basis, scanning competition and guiding editors on the relevance of stories.
• Act as the Times' ambassador to the region, demonstrating and sharing authority and expertise with colleagues.
• Cultivate a deep source network of authorities, politicians, sheriffs, union reps, cultural figures, law enforcement, and agency representatives.
• Develop relationships with stringers and freelancers in the region, adding new talent and suggesting contributors.
• Brainstorm and develop ideas with colleagues in the region or on adjacent beats, initiating collaborations when opportunities arise.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and a commitment to the mission of seeking the truth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries