27-28 Reporter Fellow, Local Investigations - Mississippi & Louisiana

The New York Times•Louisiana, MS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is seeking reporters with a local story idea who want to investigate it under the editing guidance of Dean Baquet, The Times’s former executive editor, and a group of veteran investigative editors. The goal of the Local Investigative Fellowship is to provide fellows the opportunity to learn the ways and means of investigative reporting from some of the best in the business. Our fellows will be based in the communities where they are reporting and make periodic trips to The Times’s offices for training and support. This one-year program is for reporters in local newsrooms or freelancers.

Requirements

3 to 5 years 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.
Submit a résumé, Cover Letter, and five clips.
Cover Letter must include at least one story idea or pitch (limit each to 500 words).
Candidates should submit five published clips that show excellence — in evocative writing, through high-impact news stories and by highlighting the voices of local communities.
Please ensure to include the full text of your clips, not just the links.

Nice To Haves

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

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.