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Correspondent

Correspondent

CompanyThe New York Times
LocationPhoenix, AZ, USA
Salary$124979.94 – $170000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 10+ years’ experience at a journalism or media company
  • 5+ years of experience of reporting from a region for a national and global audience
  • Writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment
  • A portfolio that includes politics, news, enterprise and analysis

Responsibilities

  • You will produce a portfolio of work that ranges from breaking news stories to enterprise, accountability pieces and scoops, and embraces a variety of story formats and collaborations — that as a body of work help readers understand your region
  • You will be the authority on your region, helping to conceive coverage plans, respond swiftly to breaking news, and drive a sense of what is coming next, both by watching themes in the region and keeping tabs on upcoming events.
  • You will monitor your region on a constant basis, by scanning competition and guiding editors on the relevance of stories coming from the region.
  • You will cultivate a deep source network.
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
  • You will report to a National editor

Preferred Qualifications

  • A deep understanding of the issues facing the region, from experience living or working in Phoenix or the Southwest
  • Experience with nontraditional story formats