Midwest Correspondent, National

The role

An ambitious and creative correspondent will cover the Midwest. You will produce a portfolio of work including breaking news, enterprise, and accountability pieces.

What you will do

• Produce a portfolio of work ranging from breaking news to enterprise and accountability pieces.
• Seek out newsworthy events, identify relevant sources, and conduct research.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging news stories.
• Cultivate a deep source network of authorities, politicians, and other figures.
• Monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas.
• Write with authority, clarity, and independence.
• Brainstorm and develop ideas with colleagues and initiate collaborations.
• Support the value of journalistic independence and the company mission.
• Report to a National Editor.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years' experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization
• Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms
• Strong reporting and writing skills with mastery of journalistic style and standards
• Ethical and superb news judgment
• A portfolio that includes politics, news, enterprise and analysis

Nice to have

• A strong understanding of Times style and standards
• A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve

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

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and 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.