Texas News Reporter at The New York Times

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Journalism, News Reporting, Writing, Storytelling, Research, Collaboration, Source Development, News Judgment, Multimedia, Analysis, Texas Knowledge, Breaking News, Enterprise Reporting, Visual Storytelling, Spanish Fluency

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. Texas is a state of immense scale, complexity and influence. It is a global hub for energy and technology, a diverse cultural-crossroads and a crucial stage for the nation's political and social debates. Its outsized economic and cultural impact is felt across the country and the world. The New York Times is looking for a dynamic news reporter to produce scoops and revelatory stories about Texas. You are a self-starter who is hungry to drive the conversation about the region. You will come brimming with ideas for engaging stories in a variety of formats that help to explain and visualize this complex state for our readers – whether they are in Texas, across the country, or around the world. You have a clear record of producing exclusives and an ability to write with authority. You should embrace a true range of stories and turnaround times, from breaking news on major events to deep enterprise on the trends shaping the state. You see news moments as opportunities to show off your expertise through clear and vivid writing. You are collaborative with colleagues. This position is based in Texas and may require attendance in the office. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. Responsibilities: You will cultivate a deep bench of sources across a range of topics to drive scoops and power news coverage. You will write with authority, clarity, and precision, independently and on deadline. You will translate the complex issues, trends, and culture of Texas for a national and global audience. You will monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that help explain the region. You will produce exclusive stories that demonstrate beat authority and a deep understanding of the state. You will collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom, including those based in Texas and on other desks. 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 report to the Texas Editor. Basic Qualifications: 5+ years’ experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization. Writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment. A portfolio that includes breaking news, enterprise, visual story formats and analysis across a range of subjects. Experience, lived or reporting, in Texas. You are enthusiastic about new storytelling approaches and have a proven track record of finding new ways to engage readers (e.g., visual storytelling, multimedia collaboration). Preferred Qualifications: Ability to conversationally explain reporting on camera. Spanish language fluency REQ-019218 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $113,270.67—$125,000 USD The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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Responsibilities

You will cultivate sources to drive scoops and produce exclusive stories about Texas. Your role includes translating complex issues and trends for a national and global audience.