About the role#
The New York Times Fellowship is a program for photographers to gain experience in a newsroom. Fellows work with photo editors to shoot daily news and enterprise assignments. You will learn about news judgment, editing, video journalism, and visual narratives. The program runs from June 7, 2027, through May 26, 2028.
What you'll do#
- Create visuals for the biggest news and themes of the day.
- Produce photography and video with accurate captions and original reporting.
- Pitch your own story ideas and work on enterprise projects.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom and work with the photographers' chief.
- Participate in fellowship training and social programs.
- Support the mission of independent journalism and the pursuit of truth.
What you'll need#
- No more than five years of full-time, professional photojournalism experience, excluding internships.
- A portfolio that demonstrates excellence in visual storytelling.
- Experience reporting and photographing in news situations on deadline.
- Experience with or an interest in learning videography.
- Proficiency with photographic equipment and software like Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, and Premiere.
- Strong editorial news judgment and a firm grasp of journalistic ethics.
- A record of multiple photojournalism internships or equivalent experience.
- An interest in finding a wide range of voices in your reporting.
Location & details#
- Locations: New York, NY and Washington, DC.
- Modality: On-site and hybrid. You will be expected in the office four days each week.
- Schedule: You may be required to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Compensation: The annual base pay is $82,414.80.
- Authorization: You must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.
About The New York Times
The New York Times is a newspaper publishing company based in New York City. It was founded in 1851 and currently operates as a public company. The organization employs over 14,000 people to produce journalism and digital products for its readers. Its operations are centered at 620 Eighth Avenue.
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