Texas Culture and Lifestyles Correspondent

The New York Times

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The New York Times is seeking a sharp-eyed correspondent and stylish writer who can work across many coverage areas to capture the culture of Texas. You will produce lively pieces that invite readers all over the world into the region. The arts scene, the music scene, the food scene – you’ll move seamlessly from one to the other. You’ll capture how Texans live and the vibrant subcultures of the state. You’re deeply sourced with Texas’s cultural tastemakers, influencers, podcasters, chefs, designers and other creatives. You will join The Times’s new Texas hub brimming with ideas for engaging readers in a variety of formats. You have an ability to write with authority and produce journalism so delicious your competitors’ jaws drop. You are collaborative with colleagues and you embrace a range of stories and turnaround times, seeing news moments as opportunities to show off your expertise through clear and vivid writing. You are adept at shifting between news coverage and deeply reported stories, and are eager to experiment across formats while upholding the rigor and authority of The Times. This is a hybrid position based in Texas and includes some attendance in the office per your departmental guidance. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

Requirements

5+ years experience in journalism
Writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment
A portfolio that includes culture, lifestyles, styles, and feature writing
Experience covering Texas

Nice To Haves

Experience writing for a national or international audience

Responsibilities

You will cultivate a deep bench of sources that drive scoops and power coverage
You will write with authority, clarity, and independently.
You will own assignments from conception through publication, delivering clean, authoritative copy on deadline
You will drive original coverage by identifying emerging cultural narratives and stories that merit national attention
You will capture Texas culture through compelling stories in various formats for a national audience
You will monitor news and delivering a steady stream of story ideas that help explain Texas and the surrounding region
You will produce exclusive stories that demonstrate beat authority
You will have experience with new story-telling approaches, particularly video and podcasting
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
You will work collaboratively with the Texas Editor and a number of desks in New York, from Culture to Styles to Real Estate to Food.

Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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