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 is looking for an experienced and versatile journalist to join our International Investigations team as our investigative correspondent in Asia.
We are looking for a correspondent who is excited to reveal untold stories about Asian security, politics, business and more. This is a full-time position based in Asia, with some flexibility on the location, and it will report to the Asia Editor.
This role will be based in the APAC region; the location of the role will be discussed with the recruiter during the interview process. The role will report to the Asia Editor.
Main responsibilities:
- Build a network of sources in and around the region that will inform rich and original reports
- Cover news accurately and efficiently; maintaining and cultivating news sources and contacts; obtaining information through interviews, observations and research.
- Write on deadline; receive and react to feedback and edits in a timely manner.
- Present facts and analysis with clarity and in conformity with Times style, length and other requirements, and develop high-impact stories based on the broader themes that underpin important news developments.
- Collaborate with other reporters in the region during major news events.
- Work with colleagues across Photo, Video, Audio and other departments to bring stories to life in a variety of formats across all Times products.
- Demonstrate support and understanding of our values of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
- Commitment to The New York Times’s strategy, ethics, standards and mission for both yourself, your team, stringers and colleagues.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of investigative reporting experience at a national or international news organization.
- A track record of delivering scoops and accountability journalism.
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong writing skills.
- Experience working across formats — text, video, audio, etc — to deliver exclusive reporting.
- Ability to work collaboratively across the desk and the newsroom.
- The proven ability to work self-directed and juggle multiple responsibilities.
- Experience working with and supervising freelance reporters.
- Experience conducting rigorous fact-checking on sensitive stories.
In order to be considered for the role, please submit your resume, cover letter and links to your top 5-7 clips.
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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, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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