thenewyorktimes · New York, NY
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. The Upshot is a small, versatile team that publishes analytical and explanatory journalism, often on policy and politics. And we often use data, visuals and interactivity to explain the world in new ways. As a fellow, you will pitch your own ideas and contribute to group projects in various forms. That work may mean visualizing the Caitlin Clark effect , showing political polarization in action , finding possible insider trading or tracking data centers from the sky . We are open to proposals on a range of roles. Typically, our fellows come with at least a year of reporting experience (or equivalent), along with technical or domain knowledge — in politics or policy, statistics or data analysis, information graphics, or web development. You don’t need to be an expert with data or technology, but you should be comfortable with it. And you don’t need to be a seasoned beat reporter, but you should be ready to pitch, report and write on complicated topics. Much of our best work involves working as a team. You should be excited about collaborating with other members of the Upshot and colleagues across the newsroom. Finally, we want you to know the Upshot and our work. Why do you want to work on this desk, as opposed to a different one? Make clear in your cover letter why the Upshot is the place for you.This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your…
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