Reporter, Well (Temporary)

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. About The RoleThe New York Times Well desk offers evidence-based guidance on a range of topics including mental and physical health, family and relationships. We are looking for a seasoned reporter to cover nutrition and sleep.You will produce a mix of quick news stories along with more in-depth, researched service articles per month to help readers make informed decisions about their health. The primary beats are nutrition and sleep, but you should feel comfortable covering other aspects of health, including chronic conditions, aging and how government policy influences health. You should also be comfortable with different story formats including quizzes, explainers, visual pieces and features.You will need to understand the intricacies and challenges of covering nutrition and sleep science and know how to stay on top of the latest research and trends. You should be an expert at reading studies, talking with researchers and summarizing findings for a lay audience in a conversational tone. You should also be brimming with ideas, have a track record of breaking news and be able to spot trends before our competitors get to them.We are looking for precision, understanding of deadlines and the ability to work with a team, including close partnerships with editors on the desk. We expect this to be a temporary position of about 6 months.This is an in-office position, based in New York City, and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance, but preference will be given to candidates who are based in New York City.ResponsibilitiesMonitor the latest health news and trends related to nutrition and sleepConceive fresh and compelling story ideasAdhere to The Times's editorial standardsDevelop stories including a range of voices and perspectivesDemonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the worldYou will report to the Assistant EditorBasic Qualifications6+ years experience as a digital health reporter within a news organizationProven track record of producing best in class health journalismPassionate about health and wellness news, features, enterprise and service journalismWell-organized and experienced in reporting and writing for a variety of story formsPreferred QualificationsExperience covering nutrition or sleepExperience with service journalismThis position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.REQ-018930The hourly rate of base pay for this role is:$62.24 - $68.68 USDThe New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. 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