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 Times is looking for a Texas-based journalist with experience telling stories in video and text. You will work as part of a team of reporters and editors working from our newly created hub in Texas — a state that plays an essential role in the national discourse when it comes to politics, culture and business.
You have experience pitching stories and developing sources to deliver original and impactful journalism rooted in on-the-ground reporting that deepens our understanding of America. We're looking for a high-energy multimedia journalist – you should have a background that includes reporting in video and the ability to craft news and enterprise articles in text. You should be comfortable working across the two mediums, and you should have good judgment about when either is appropriate.
As a reporter, you are full of ideas on how to make an impact in our coverage and find innovative ways to tell stories. You have a body of work that shows effective sourcing, broad curiosity, a sharp eye for news, and a command of complex ideas. You have a track record of reporting that has produced scoops and helped to shape the conversation.
You are a self-starter and quick-thinker who is able and eager to jump on the news of the day (or week) with fresh visual ideas that advance the story or delve deeper and create high-quality, engaging videos across a variety of coverage areas.
This is a hybrid position based in Texas and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance and/or This role may require extensive travel across the state.