The New York Times
Midwest Correspondent, National
$125K–$160K
Chicago, IL · Full-time · Posted Jul 24, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years' experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization.
About the job
Cover the Midwest for The New York Times National desk, producing reporting that helps readers understand the region and its people, politics, and culture.
What you'll do
- Report breaking news, enterprise, accountability stories, and scoops in varied formats and collaborations.
- Develop and maintain a deep source network, identify newsworthy events, and monitor the region for story ideas.
- Write clear, accurate stories on deadline and collaborate regularly with colleagues and editors.
What they ask for
- 5+ years' experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization.
- Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms.
- Strong reporting and writing skills, including mastery of journalistic style, standards, ethics, and news judgment.
- A portfolio that includes politics, news, enterprise, and analysis.
Nice to have
- Strong understanding of Times style and standards.
- Willingness to be flexible as newsroom needs evolve.
Pay
$124,979.94 — $160,000 USD (base salary)
AI focus
The role is journalism-focused and does not involve AI work. Applicants are asked not to use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.
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