The New York Times
Reporting Fellow
$82K
New York, NY +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
New York, NY - Experience
- No more than five years of full-time professional journalism experience, excluding internships.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be authorized to work in the United States. The employer will not sponsor work visas, but will consider applicants with valid work authorization or a valid student visa extendable with Optional Practical Training.
About the job
Reports breaking news and enterprise stories for a New York Times newsroom desk, using formats such as articles, live updates, explainers and visual-first storytelling.
What you'll do
- Deliver a mix of breaking news and enterprise assignments.
- Participate in fellowship training and social programs.
- Collaborate with newsroom colleagues and uphold journalistic independence.
What they ask for
- No more than five years of full-time professional journalism experience, excluding internships.
- Demonstrate clear prose, evocative writing, and original, impactful reporting.
Nice to have
- A record of multiple news internships or equivalent news experience.
Pay
$82,414.80 — $82,414.80 USD annual base pay
AI focus
No AI work is stated; applicants are asked not to use GenAI to generate substantive application or interview content.
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