Reporter Fellow, Local Investigations - Mississippi & Louisiana

About the role#

The Local Investigative Fellowship is a one-year program designed for journalists with a specific, local investigative story idea rooted in Mississippi or Louisiana. Fellows work under the guidance of former executive editor Dean Baquet and a team of veteran investigative editors to develop their reporting skills and produce signature investigative work for The New York Times. This is a full-time, paid position represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

What you'll do#

• Spend one year producing signature investigative journalism focused on your state or region.
• Learn the judgment, skills, and techniques required for high-level investigative reporting.
• Demonstrate a commitment to journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth and help the public understand the world.
• Work from your local community while making periodic trips to the company's offices for training and support.

What you'll need#

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a reporter covering a beat for a local newspaper or digital news outlet.
• Status as an independent journalist or a journalist currently employed at a newsroom who is willing to take a yearlong sabbatical.
• Significant experience covering a beat, paired with a concrete investigative story idea that requires additional resources or editorial support.
• Academic background in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or History is preferred.

Location & details#

• Location: On-site in Mississippi or Louisiana.
• Term: One-year program.
• Status: Full-time, paid position.
• Hiring: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.