Job Description
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 Book Review is looking for an experienced, ambitious and creative reporter to cover the publishing industry and wider literary world.
You will balance breaking news with more in-depth investigations, explainers, service stories and enterprise reporting. You should have an interest in exploring a variety of written story forms as well as the ability to translate your work into other formats, including audio and video. You will constantly develop sources within the industry and deliver regular scoops.
Along with sophisticated interviewing and writing skills, you must have the ability to contextualize what is happening in the book world within a larger cultural framework and convey that to a general audience.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Report, write and publish multiple stories a week (a mix of news, service and enterprise)
- Cover the book world — industry news, publishing deals, trends, legislation, sales and more — while bringing fresh, compelling angles to your pieces
- Cultivate sources and regularly deliver scoops
- Develop stories that include a range of voices and perspectives
- Collaborate with visual editors on new story formats and multimedia, including reporter video
- 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 the Book Review’s news editor
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of journalism experience as a reporter
- Strong news judgment and instincts
- Experience in a deadline-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of — and sources within — the publishing industry and wider literary world
- Creativity and the willingness to experiment with new story forms
- The ability to convey news in multiple modes (Such as audio and video) in addition to text
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $113,270.67 and $125,000.00.
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The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$113,270.67—$125,000 USD
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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