Correspondent, The Economics of a Warming World
The New York Times CompanyNew York, NY · full time · Mid
$124,979 – $160,000
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What this role is
A journalist who covers how climate change is reshaping economics, markets, and industry decisions across insurance, agriculture, real estate, and finance. This role suits reporters with business journalism experience who can connect climate science to economic consequences and break stories before they become obvious.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years of reporting experience
- Business or economics journalism background
- Track record of enterprise and investigative reporting
- Clear, vivid writing with narrative skill
- Ability to report daily news and long-form features
- Fluency with economic data and markets
- Experience with public records, financial disclosures, or regulatory filings as reporting tools
- Comfort interrogating datasets
Nice to have
- Prior beat experience in insurance, agriculture, real estate, infrastructure, or energy
- Familiarity with climate science literature and models (IPCC reports, NOAA/NASA data)
- Existing network in insurance, banking, agribusiness, or public works