Live Reporter
The New York TimesThe 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 looking for a reporter to join the Live team in New York, a group of editors and reporters who work on the biggest breaking stories from around the world.
This is a general assignment position that requires a reporter with broad experience covering national and international news, and the ability to write with authority on a wide variety of topics in an array of story formats. The reporter will report on the biggest breaking stories wherever they are, from developments in Washington, mass shootings, natural disasters, elections to conflicts in Latin America, the Middle East and more, moving swiftly and nimbly to keep The Times’ digital report ahead of the competition. When not jumping on news, they will also write engaging features that aim to draw a wide audience, especially those who aren’t habitual Times readers, helping expand the reach of our journalism.
The reporter role will suit someone who is a quick study and able to build relationships across departments and time zones. Candidates should have an established track record of field reporting and source development, and the ability to write clearly and with style. The reporter should be a team player who is interested in driving the evolution of news coverage in the digital age, imagining new ways to tell stories and solving problems collaboratively.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. The standard work schedule is eight hours a day, five days a week, including one weekend day.
Responsibilities:
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Report on big breaking news, often in partnership with other desks, during U.S. hours.
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Generate story ideas to complement coverage of major news events, with an emphasis on engaging, reader-friendly formats.
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Work openly and collaboratively with reporters and editors in other time zones to keep developing stories updated, ensuring seamless continuous coverage.
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Work with colleagues across Photo, Video, Audio and other departments to bring stories to life in a variety of formats across all Times products.
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Demonstrate steadfast adherence to New York Times standards of ethics, accuracy and fairness even in high-pressure news situations.
- You will report into the Editor of the Live Team.
Basic qualifications:
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Extensive experience reporting on international and national news in a large newsroom.
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Strong news judgment, quick decision making and the ability to pivot among stories and topics.
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Demonstrated experience working fast on deadline, handling evolving storylines and writing about an array of topics quickly and with authority.
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Excellent writing skills and a strong command of grammar and style.
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Experience developing sources, usually from afar.
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Experience working in a variety of story forms, from a traditional ledeall to insightful live blog updates to reader-friendly explainers that synthesize a complex event.
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Familiarity with key issues in international and U.S. news.
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels in a newsroom.
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An understanding of our values of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Preferred qualifications:
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A passion for covering news in engaging ways and for infusing it into live and breaking news.
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Demonstrated creativity in identifying and developing news features with a strong appeal to digital readers, particularly those outside the United States.
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A desire to learn new tools and journalism forms, and an interest in shaping them for the future.
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A reader-focused outlook that seeks to serve the needs and interests of curious digital audiences.
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A self-starter with excellent technical proficiency and communication skills who can be productive and proactive in working with supervising editors and colleagues in both the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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Fluency in at least one non-English language.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
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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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