About the role#
The New York Times is hiring Reporting Fellows for the 2027 class. This program offers an opportunity to develop your journalistic skills while working alongside editors and reporters. You will be assigned to a specific news or features desk and will report directly to editors. The fellowship runs from June 7, 2027, through May 26, 2028.
What you'll do#
- 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.
- Write traditional reported articles, live updates, explainers, and visual-first pieces.
- Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth.
What you'll need#
- No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships.
- A record of multiple news internships or equivalent news experience.
- Clear prose, evocative writing, and a history of original, impactful reporting.
- A degree in Journalism, Communications, or English.
- Authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- You will work in a hybrid capacity, with regular in-office attendance required four days each week.
- Locations include New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; and Washington, DC.
- You may be required to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
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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