The New York Times
Mid Atlantic Bureau Chief
$180K–$190K
Washington, DC · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years at a journalism or media company; 5+ years reporting from a region for a national and global audience.
About the job
Leads New York Times coverage of the Mid-Atlantic region, directing reporting and producing journalism that helps readers understand the region and its significance.
What you'll do
- Plan and oversee regional coverage, anticipate news, and guide editors on the relevance of stories.
- Report breaking news, enterprise, accountability stories, and scoops while developing sources and working with regional contributors.
- Lead and collaborate with regional reporters and colleagues to develop stories in a variety of formats.
What they ask for
- 10+ years' experience at a journalism or media company.
- 5+ years of experience reporting from a region for a national and global audience.
- Strong writing and news judgment, including mastery of journalistic style, standards, and ethics.
- A portfolio including politics, news, enterprise, and analysis.
Nice to have
- Experience with nontraditional story formats.
Pay
$180,000 — $190,000 USD annual base pay
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