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 Washington Bureau to lead coverage of cases that come before the Supreme Court.

You will report on arguments before the court and decisions made by the justices, highlighting the broader issues and legal trends at play, and the impact of the court’s rulings on the public. In doing so, you will distill and translate complex legal materials into accessible prose and other storytelling formats, including live coverage, audio and video, often on a very tight deadline. The goal is to dominate coverage of the court’s docket, bringing scrutiny, energy and accountability to the work of an institution reshaping so much of American life.

You have outstanding writing and reporting abilities, as well the ability to work independently, conceiving stories and reporting them thoroughly and accurately. You can produce deep enterprise and write breaking news quickly and clearly under deadline pressure in an intensely competitive news environment.

This is a hybrid position is based in Washington, D.C., and includes regular attendance in the office each week per departmental guidance. This is an NY guild role.

Responsibilities:

You will cover live and breaking news, enterprise and investigations.
You will generate coverage ideas, including specific targets or broad themes.
You will deliver clean, fast, accurate and engaging copy at a high level.
You will discover and cultivate news sources and contacts; follow news trends closely.
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
A strong understanding of Times style and standards
A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom’s needs evolve
A willingness to collaborate and the ability to partner with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom.
You will report to the Supreme Court Editor in the Washington Bureau.

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of beat reporting and writing experience
3+ years of experience juggling breaking news, smart analysis and enterprise

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience covering the judiciary and some legal background

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$124,979.94—$170,000 USD

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