About the role#
The Visual Investigations team is looking for a fellow to join our newsroom in New York. You will work alongside open-source reporters and video producers to break investigative stories and create visual analysis for major news events. This role requires a digital researcher with an interest in digging deep to connect dots using social media and web-based tools. You will drive story ideas and exercise news judgment while working in an environment that values independent journalism.
What you'll do#
- Respond to breaking news by searching the open-web for visual evidence.
- Help the team organize and analyze video materials.
- Propose and develop investigative storylines.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
- Participate in fellowship-specific training and social programs.
- Support our commitment to independent journalism and the mission to help people understand the world.
What you'll need#
- No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships.
- Familiarity with OSINT and visual verification techniques.
- Experience with journalistic storytelling, including writing, video, or visual formats.
- A history of developing investigative reporting targets.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Preferred: Programming skills or fluency in an additional language.
- Preferred: Experience geolocating and chronolocating evidence, analyzing satellite imagery, or sourcing audio-visual content from various platforms.
- Preferred: Experience with scriptwriting and video production.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027 start date.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site, hybrid position. You will be expected in the office four days each week. Some work during nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
- Eligibility: You must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this fellowship.
- Compensation: The annual base pay is $82,414.80.
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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