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Midwest Correspondent, National

The New York Times· Reporting
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Hybrid (Midwest (remote))$125k - $160kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

National desk correspondent covering the Midwest, based remotely in the Midwest and reporting to the National Editor. Focuses on politics, people, identity, weather, and regional dynamics with agility in various formats and storytelling approaches.

Responsibilities

  • Produce a portfolio of work ranging from breaking news to enterprise, accountability pieces and scoops, in diverse formats.
  • Actively seek out newsworthy events, identify sources, and conduct thorough research to gather information.
  • Write clear, concise, and engaging news stories that adhere to journalistic style guidelines.
  • Cultivate a deep source network of authorities, politicians, sheriffs, union reps, cultural figures, law enforcement, agency representatives and beyond; tap sources for scoops, interviews, and real-time updates.
  • Monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas explaining the region.
  • Write with authority, clarity, and independence.
  • Brainstorm and develop ideas with colleagues, initiate collaborations, and maintain regular contact with reporters and editors.
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of the value of journalistic independence and commitment to the mission to seek the truth.
  • Report to a National Editor.

Qualifications

  • 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 demonstrating mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment
  • A portfolio that includes politics, news, enterprise and analysis

Skills

Required:News writing and reportingSource development

Benefits

  • Variable pay potential (annual bonus and restricted stock)
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • company-matching 401(k) plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • paid vacation
  • paid sick days
  • paid parental leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional development programs
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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