Local Investigations Fellow

The role

Fellows will produce signature investigative work focused on their state or region. They will learn investigative reporting techniques under the guidance of veteran editors.

What you will do

• Produce signature investigative work focused on your state or region to be published by The Times
• Learn judgment, skills and techniques for investigative journalism from veteran editors
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence

Required qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a reporter covering a beat for a local newspaper or local digital news outlet
• Independent journalist or a journalist employed at a newsroom willing to provide a yearlong sabbatical
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Submit a résumé, Cover Letter, and five clips in one attachment
• Cover Letter must include at least one story idea or pitch
• Submit five published clips showing excellence

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs
• Possible annual bonus and restricted stock

Before you apply

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Will not sponsor new work visas
• May consider those with an existing work visa or a valid student visa that can be extended via Optional Practical Training
• Do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.