Reporter Fellow, Local Investigations - Mississippi, Louisiana, & Arkansas
The New York Times CompanyArkansas; Louisiana; Mississippi · full time · Mid
$85,263
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What this role is
This one-year fellowship offers journalists the chance to develop and report a major investigative story rooted in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Arkansas under mentorship from veteran New York Times editors. It's designed for reporters with 3-5 years of beat experience who have a story idea they've wanted to pursue but lacked the resources or editorial support to fully develop.
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What they ask for
Required
- 3 to 5 years of professional reporting experience at a local newspaper or local digital outlet
- An investigative story idea rooted in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Arkansas
- Ability to relocate to or be based in the fellowship region
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice to have
- Significant beat reporting background
- Experience with records research and data analysis
- Ability to bring fresh perspectives to investigative journalism
- Previously unpublished or under-resourced story idea