Job description
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.
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Job Description
The New York Times National Desk creates journalism that is revelatory and impactful, that is rooted in on-the-ground reporting and that deepens our understanding of America. Readers — both existing and future — are central to how we pick and write stories. We seek a wide variety of perspectives from different racial and ethnic backgrounds that reflect communities across the country, and we’re always learning from those we encounter. We dig deeply and hold leaders accountable. Collaboration is a key to our journalism, both within The Times and with local news outlets. We write with authority and intelligence, but we’re also conversational. We realize the power of visual journalism and are innovative in new ways to tell stories.
Some of America’s most contentious debates are playing out in its courtrooms and we’re seeking an experienced legal affairs correspondent to travel the country to bring attention to our nation’s judiciary, particularly the federal courts and their impact on our politics and our lives. Legal disputes combine intellectual argument with high-stakes human conflict and we’re eager to unleash a dogged reporter to help readers better understand the inner workings of our court system.
The beat would include our nation’s judges, from those presiding over contentious local disputes to federal appeals court judges who usually remain anonymous to the public unless they are nominated to the Supreme Court. The dispute over the documents seized from former President Trump’s Florida residence is but one recent example of the outsized role federal judges play in the biggest stories of the day, with Judge Aileen M. Cannon of the Southern District of Florida recently overruling the special master in the case, Judge Raymond J. Dearie of the Eastern District of New York. The beat would include the legal battles now playing out in the states on matters as varied as abortion, immigration and affirmative action.
The successful applicant would have a love of history as our laws are still modeled on 18th century British laws and are falling behind, in the eyes of some, to the legal codes of other countries. Also necessary is someone adept at turning complex matters into compelling narratives, experienced at developing sources in order to remain ahead of the competition and collaborative in working with colleagues in Washington, across the country, and in our visual departments in New York.
Basic Qualifications:
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5+ years’ experience a journalism or media company or other relevant organization.
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Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms - including coverage, workflow, as a reporter.
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Strong reporting and writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Knowledge of United States legal systems, processes and key figures, either through personal or professional experience, is preferred but not required.
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Well sourced with the American Bar Association and the Federalist Society, both of which play a role in assessing the credentials of judicial nominees.
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Formal legal training, such as a JD degree, is a plus, but not required.
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Belief in The New York Times’ mission and values and a dedication to being a part of our innovation and growth.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a resume, examples of 5-7 clips with a short description and a memo not exceeding one page outlining their vision for the beat, including where they would most effectively report this beat from and why.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
The annual base pay range for this role is between $115,506.56 and $170,000.00.
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
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