Local Investigations Fellow

New York, NYfull time

On Site

mid

$85k

H1B: no

The New York Times Local Investigations Fellow role involves producing signature investigative work focused on a state or region under veteran editorial guidance. The fellowship offers reporters the opportunity to learn investigative journalism techniques while based in their communities.

Responsibilities

The Times is looking for reporters with a local story idea who want to investigate it under the editing guidance of Dean Baquet, The Times’s former executive editor, and a group of veteran investigative editors.
The goal of the Local Investigative Fellowship is to provide fellows the opportunity to learn the ways and means of investigative reporting from some of the best in the business. Our fellows will be based in the communities where they are reporting and make periodic trips to The Times’s offices for training and support.
This one year program is for reporters in local newsrooms or freelancers.
Spend a year producing signature investigative work focused on your state or region that will be published by The Times.
Under the guidance of Mr. Baquet and a handpicked group of veteran editors, you will receive the rare opportunity to learn the judgment, skills and techniques needed to excel at investigative journalism from the best in the business.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Qualification

Learn more about the program hereTo apply

Required

3 to 5 years of professional experience as a reporter covering a beat for a local newspaper or local digital news outlet
You are an independent journalist or a journalist employed at a newsroom willing to provide a yearlong sabbatical

Preferred

Significant experience covering a beat and an idea for an investigative story that you have not had the time, resources or editing support to pursue
Ability to bring a new perspectives to investigative journalism
Learn more about the program here.
To apply, upload a résumé, Cover Letter (as described below) and five clips in one attachment. Applications that fail to include any of these materials or follow these instructions will not be considered.
Your Cover Letter must include at least one story idea or pitch, but you may include multiple if you'd like. Please limit each story idea or pitch to 500 words. We are not looking for polished story ideas or pitches. Instead, your answers to these questions will help us assess where you are in the reporting process and what editorial support and resources the local investigative fellowship could offer you.
What is your investigative story idea or area of focus? How would your story expose something new, something no one else has already revealed?
Describe who has been harmed and in what way. Is the harm enough to spark outrage?
Will your story hold someone accountable? Who and how?

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU
Annual Bonus
Tuition
Parental Leave

Company

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