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The New York Times · 4 hours ago

Local Investigations Fellowship Expression of Interest

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

The New York Times is dedicated to independent journalism and offers a Local Investigations Fellowship for aspiring journalists. The fellowship aims to support candidates in developing investigative story ideas that expose new truths and hold power accountable.

Digital MediaJournalismNews

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

What is your investigative story idea or area of focus? How would your story expose something new, something no one else has already revealed?

Describe who has been harmed and in what way. Is the harm enough to spark outrage?

Will your story hold someone accountable? Who and how?

What critical records, data and human sources will be required to tell your story? Describe how you have, or could, obtain these critical sources

What do you need help with to report this story, and what are the barriers?

Can you give us a sense of what has been written about the subject? Please include clips of notable reporting on the topic

Please submit five published clips that show excellence — in evocative writing, through high-impact news stories and by highlighting the voices of local communities. Your clips should be uploaded to the additional materials question below. Please include the full text of your clips, not just the links

Qualification

Investigative journalismStory pitchingData analysisCommunity engagementEffective communication

Required

At least one story idea or pitch included in the cover letter

Ability to describe the investigative story idea or area of focus

Ability to articulate how the story exposes something new

Ability to describe who has been harmed and in what way

Ability to explain if the harm is enough to spark outrage

Ability to identify who will be held accountable and how

Ability to describe critical records, data, and human sources required for the story

Ability to explain how critical sources could be obtained

Ability to identify what help is needed to report the story and what barriers exist

Ability to provide a sense of what has been written about the subject

Submission of five published clips demonstrating excellence in writing and reporting

Clips must include the full text, not just links

Understanding of what makes a good local investigation, including high stakes, clear accountability, revealing secrets, and a clear sense of place

Company

The New York Times

The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.

Founded in 1851

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nytco.com/

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