Reporter Fellow, Local Investigations

Responsibilities

• Spend one year producing signature investigative work focused on Mississippi or Louisiana for publication by The New York Times
• Learn advanced investigative judgment, skills, and techniques under the guidance of veteran editors and former executive editor Dean Baquet
• Conduct deep-dive reporting from within your local community, making periodic trips to The Times's offices for training and support
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of professional reporting experience covering a beat for a local newspaper or digital news outlet
• Must be based in Mississippi or Louisiana
• Ability to provide a yearlong sabbatical from your current newsroom or freelance work
• Authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not provided)

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience covering a specific beat with a developed investigative story idea that requires more resources or editorial support
• Ability to bring new and diverse perspectives to investigative journalism

Benefits

• Competitive annual base pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs

About the Company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. We are a world-renowned newsroom dedicated to independent journalism, focusing on delivering high-quality reporting across print, audio, and digital platforms.