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Midwest Correspondent, National

The New York Times·📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employment

Full-Time

Work mode

On-site

Experience

SENIOR LEVEL

Salary

$125K – $160K/yr

Role overview

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 New York Times National desk is seeking an ambitious and creative correspondent to cover the Midwest, working closely with the Chicago Bureau Chief. You are well-sourced in the state and should be experienced covering everything that makes the region tick – including its people, politics, identity, eccentricities and weather. You have a strong understanding of the

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What they are looking for

Skills & requirements

Qualification

5+ years' experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms Strong reporting and writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment A portfolio that includes politics, news, enterprise and analysis Preferred

Department · Reporting

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Hiring company

The New York Times

At The Times, our mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Having a diverse staff with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences is vital to ensuring we cover the world fully and fairly and offering products that have a wide appeal. Our vision is to become the essential subscription for every curious person seeking to understand and engage with the world. This work is supported by our journalists and a range of dedicated individuals, from data scientists to marketers, designers, engineers and more. Our cutting-edge journalism reaches 150 million readers each month, and is produced by journalists reporting on the ground from more than 170 countries. If you find our mission and vision inspiring, we invite you to apply for any of our open positions. And if you are a current Times employee, please apply on our internal job board.

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