or apply directly on The New York Times's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 53 days The New York Times's roles stay open a median of 54 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 116 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
- 2026-09-26
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The New York Times's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The New York Times.
About this role
The Local Investigations Fellow at The New York Times will spend a year producing investigative journalism focused on their local community, under the mentorship of experienced editors. This role is designed for reporters with a local story idea who seek to develop their investigative skills and produce impactful work that holds power accountable.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience as a reporter covering a beat for a local newspaper or local digital news outlet
- Independent journalist or a journalist employed at a newsroom willing to provide a yearlong sabbatical
Nice to have
- Significant experience covering a beat and an idea for an investigative story that you have not had the time, resources or editing support to pursue
- Ability to bring new perspectives to investigative journalism
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
- Highly competitive fellowship with a high level of interest
- No sponsorship for new work visas, only consideration for existing or extendable visas
- Applications must be submitted online; no mailed or emailed applications accepted
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Listed by The New York Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-26. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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