$85,263
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What this role is
This fellowship pairs investigative reporters with veteran editors to develop and report a major local investigation over one year, publishing in the New York Times. It suits reporters from local newsrooms or freelancers with 3-5 years of experience and a specific story they want to pursue but lack resources or editorial support for.
Our summary, not The New York Times Company’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 3 to 5 years of professional reporting experience at a local newspaper or digital news outlet
- A specific investigative story idea or focus area to pitch
- Five published clips demonstrating excellence in writing and impact
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice to have
- Significant beat coverage experience
- A developed story idea with reporting already underway
- Ability to bring new perspectives to investigative journalism