Reporting Fellow

The New York Times•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times is hiring reporters for its 2027 Fellowship class. Fellows join a news or features department, report directly to desk editors, and develop their journalism skills while working with editors and reporters across the newsroom. They may produce traditional reported articles, live updates, explainers, and stories that put visuals first, and are expected to engage with readers through varied forms of storytelling. Fellows may be assigned to coverage areas including Business, Climate, Culture, Express, International, Investigations, Metro, National, Obituaries, Politics, Science, Technology, Washington, or Well. All fellows, including the International reporting fellow, are based in New York unless otherwise noted; the Technology fellow is based in San Francisco and the Washington fellow in Washington. The fellowship is scheduled to begin on or about June 7, 2027, and end on May 26, 2028, subject to satisfactory performance. Completion does not guarantee a full-time position. The position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Requirements

No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships.
Demonstrated clear prose, evocative writing, and original, impactful reporting.
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 that can be extended with Optional Practical Training may be considered.
Submit a résumé, cover letter, and five published clips, including the full text of the clips rather than links alone.
Apply to only one fellowship position per year.

Nice To Haves

A record of multiple news internships or equivalent news experience.
A variety of published clips demonstrating excellence in breaking news, high-impact news stories, features, and/or thoughtful reported analytical pieces.

Responsibilities

Deliver a mix of breaking news and enterprise assignments.
Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship.
Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
Support and understand the value of journalistic independence and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world.
Participate in varied forms of storytelling, potentially including traditional reported articles, live updates, explainers, and visually led pieces.

Benefits

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