Reporter, Business

Responsibilities

• You will cover breaking news and produce larger think pieces and cutting-edge features.
• You will actively seek out newsworthy events, identify relevant sources, and conduct thorough research to gather information.
• You will write clear, concise, and engaging news stories that adhere to journalistic style guidelines.
• You will develop sources locally to land exclusive stories and to establish beat authority.
• You will monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that help explain the region.
• You will collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
• 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.
• This role reports to a Business Editor.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience a journalism or media company or other relevant organization
• Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms -- including coverage, workflow, as a reporter
• Strong reporting and writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment
• A strong understanding of Times style and standards
• A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve
• This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
• REQ-019929
• The annual base pay range for this role is between:
• $113,270 - $140,000 USD
• For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
• The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Business desk is seeking a reporter with versatile experience to cover the business of healthcare focusing on medical technology, artificial intelligence and other innovation as well as medical devices and biotech. The ability to cover news and do enterprise and investigative stories is a must. You will contribute explanatory stories on a wide range of subjects, as well as to live coverage. You are a skilled writer with investigative instincts, embrace a true range of stories and turnaround times and are eager to experiment with different forms of journalism. You're able to discover and cultivate regional news sources and contacts, write quickly and precisely, commit to using new forms of storytelling, and write in a variety of formats while juggling deadline demands. This is an in-office position, based in our New York headquarters and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

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