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Correspondent, The Economics of a Warming World

The New York Times · New York, NY

Posted 28 days ago

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This role has been open
28 days
The New York Times's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of The New York Times's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The New York Times
high
104 stale, 0 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
243 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Correspondent for The Economics of a Warming World will focus on the economic implications of climate change, reporting on how it affects various industries and societal decisions. Responsibilities include breaking news, writing features, translating scientific data into economic consequences, and building a network of sources across relevant sectors. This role offers the chance to define a new beat and collaborate with multiple desks within The New York Times.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The New York Times as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of reporting experience, ideally in business/economics journalism with exposure to science, policy, or climate reporting
  • Fluency in economics and markets
  • A track record of enterprise reporting and investigative work
  • Fluid, clear and vivid writing style
  • Demonstrated range in reporting
  • Experience with public records requests, financial disclosures, or regulatory filings

Nice to have

  • Prior beat experience in insurance, agriculture, real estate, infrastructure, or energy markets
  • Familiarity with climate science literature and modeling
  • A network of sources in insurance, banking, agribusiness, or public works

What you get

  • Variable pay such as an 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

Worth weighing

  • In-office position with regular attendance required four days a week, with some remote flexibility
  • No specific mention of tools or technologies used in reporting
  • The role involves defining a new beat, which may come with uncertainty
  • Candidates are expected to submit original work without the use of GenAI tools

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Listed by The New York Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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