The New York Times
Overview
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 New York Times is looking for an experienced and versatile journalist to join the National desk as a reporter covering Southern California, a region of 23 million residents with outsized political and cultural influence across the world. The role requires discovering and cultivating regional news sources and contacts, writing quickly and precisely, committing to new forms of storytelling, and writing in a variety of formats while juggling deadline demands.
Working in this role means you must be as comfortable covering immediate breaking news as you are writing thoughtful, in‑depth pieces about events and issues. Collaboration and eagerness to work with Times colleagues across the newsroom are essential. This is an in‑office position based in Los Angeles, with regular attendance in the office four days each week; some flexibility to work remotely is possible per departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
Deliver newsy stories that help readers better understand the region.
Develop local sources to land exclusive stories and establish beat authority.
Monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that explain the region.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth.
Report to the California Editor.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization.
Writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgments.
A portfolio that includes breaking news, enterprise, visual story formats, and analysis across a range of subjects.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Deep interest in Southern California.
Spanish language fluency.
Position represented by the NewsGuild of NY. Job ID: REQ-019406.
Compensation The annual base pay range for this role is $113,270.67 - $140,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Employer The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce across all organization levels and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
We encourage those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
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The New York Times is looking for an experienced and versatile journalist to join the National desk as a reporter covering Southern California, a region of 23 million residents with outsized political and cultural influence across the world. The role requires discovering and cultivating regional news sources and contacts, writing quickly and precisely, committing to new forms of storytelling, and writing in a variety of formats while juggling deadline demands.
Working in this role means you must be as comfortable covering immediate breaking news as you are writing thoughtful, in‑depth pieces about events and issues. Collaboration and eagerness to work with Times colleagues across the newsroom are essential. This is an in‑office position based in Los Angeles, with regular attendance in the office four days each week; some flexibility to work remotely is possible per departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
Deliver newsy stories that help readers better understand the region.
Develop local sources to land exclusive stories and establish beat authority.
Monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that explain the region.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth.
Report to the California Editor.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization.
Writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgments.
A portfolio that includes breaking news, enterprise, visual story formats, and analysis across a range of subjects.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Deep interest in Southern California.
Spanish language fluency.
Position represented by the NewsGuild of NY. Job ID: REQ-019406.
Compensation The annual base pay range for this role is $113,270.67 - $140,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Employer The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce across all organization levels and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
We encourage those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
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