Newsroom Reporting Fellow — Launch Your Journalism Career

The New York Times Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Restricted stock

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The New York Times is accepting fellowship applicants for 2027, within the Journalism — Reporting department in offices including New York, San Francisco, and Washington. Fellows will report to editors on their desk, contribute traditional articles, live updates, explainers, and visuals-first pieces, and may work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.

The program prioritizes diverse clips across breaking news, enterprise reporting, and thoughtful analysis.

Qualifications

• No more than five years of full-time journalism experience, excluding internships.
• Clear prose, evocative writing, and original and impactful reporting.

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.
• 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

Skills

Strong writing

Reporting fundamentals

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

The New York Times is accepting fellowship applicants for 2027, within the Journalism — Reporting department in offices including New York, San Francisco, and Washington. Fellows will report to editors on their desk, contribute traditional articles, live updates, explainers, and visuals-first pieces, and may work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.

The program prioritizes diverse clips across breaking news, enterprise reporting, and thoughtful analysis.