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Fellow, Data Journalism

The New York Times· Reporting
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Hybrid (New York, NY)$82.4kfellowshipPosted 6d ago

About the role

Join the 2027 New York Times Fellowship class as a data journalist in New York to use data analysis for reporting and storytelling within the newsroom.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and analyze data in a rigorous, reproducible manner
  • Clearly communicate data findings internally and in published articles
  • Be comfortable in a range of roles, from making small contributions to leading reporting projects
  • Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission

Qualifications

  • No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships
  • Published work that weaves original data analysis with traditional reporting
  • Proficiency in Python and/or R
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet and/or database software

Skills

Required:Data journalismPythonRSpreadsheet/database software

Benefits

  • 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, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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