$113,271 – $136,000
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What this role is
The New York Times Science desk seeks a multimedia journalist to cover space exploration across text and video formats, reporting on launches, missions, and the personalities driving the industry. The role suits reporters with science background who excel at breaking news while developing visual enterprise stories, and can work in-office in New York.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years covering space or science topics
- portfolio demonstrating range of topics and developed sources
- understanding of video production process
- ability to cover complex subjects with clarity and fairness
- flexibility to respond to breaking news
- openness to new storytelling approaches
Nice to have
- experience in deadline-driven newsrooms
- experience covering live events and breaking news
- knowledge of New York Times style and standards
- experience leading field productions and writing scripts
- on-camera experience
- ability to shoot video