Texas Culture and Lifestyles Correspondent at The New York Times

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

155000.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Journalism, Writing, Cultural Coverage, Storytelling, Collaboration, News Monitoring, Source Cultivation, Content Creation, Video Production, Podcasting, Cultural Narratives, Feature Writing, Texas Culture, Editorial Authority, Creative Writing, Deadline Management

Industry

Newspaper Publishing

Description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The New York Times is seeking a sharp-eyed correspondent and stylish writer who can work across many coverage areas to capture the culture of Texas. You will produce lively pieces that invite readers all over the world into the region. The arts scene, the music scene, the food scene – you’ll move seamlessly from one to the other. You’ll capture how Texans live and the vibrant subcultures of the state. You’re deeply sourced with Texas’s cultural tastemakers, influencers, podcasters, chefs, designers and other creatives. You will join The Times’s new Texas hub brimming with ideas for engaging readers in a variety of formats. You have an ability to write with authority and produce journalism so delicious your competitors’ jaws drop. You are collaborative with colleagues and you embrace a range of stories and turnaround times, seeing news moments as opportunities to show off your expertise through clear and vivid writing. You are adept at shifting between news coverage and deeply reported stories, and are eager to experiment across formats while upholding the rigor and authority of The Times. This is a hybrid position based in Texas and includes some attendance in the office per your departmental guidance. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. Responsibilities: You will cultivate a deep bench of sources that drive scoops and power coverage You will write with authority, clarity, and independently. You will own assignments from conception through publication, delivering clean, authoritative copy on deadline You will drive original coverage by identifying emerging cultural narratives and stories that merit national attention You will capture Texas culture through compelling stories in various formats for a national audience You will monitor news and delivering a steady stream of story ideas that help explain Texas and the surrounding region You will produce exclusive stories that demonstrate beat authority You will have experience with new story-telling approaches, particularly video and podcasting 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 You will work collaboratively with the Texas Editor and a number of desks in New York, from Culture to Styles to Real Estate to Food. You will report to the Texas Editor. Basic Qualifications: 5+ years experience in journalism Writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment A portfolio that includes culture, lifestyles, styles, and feature writing Experience covering Texas Preferred Qualifications: Experience writing for a national or international audience This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-019492 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $113,270.67—$155,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. 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Responsibilities

You will cultivate a deep bench of sources and write with authority to capture Texas culture through compelling stories. You will drive original coverage and produce exclusive stories that demonstrate beat authority.