The New York Times
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BusinessCorrespondent,ArtificialIntelligenceandEmergingTechnologies
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“Business Correspondent, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies at The New York Times. Generate original reporting on news, events and trends. Identify themes worthy of coverage”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of significant beat reporting and writing experience, Demonstrated ability to produce crisply written and well organized stories, Experience as a collaborator, Ability to partner with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom
Nice to Have
Passion for professional development, Ability to learn from everyone around them, Collaborative, genuine and independent spirit, Takes satisfaction in own growth and success of team and colleagues, Interest in directly engaging with audiences, Willingness to be flexible as newsroom’s needs evolve, Bottomless curiosity about the world, Love of news and storytelling, Commitment to the power of tough and fair reporting
What You'll Do.
Generate original reporting on news
Identify themes worthy of coverage
Build a network of sources
Write thoughtfully and deeply about events
Write medium- and long-term enterprise
Write the occasional entertaining feature
Cover news accurately
Maintain and cultivate news sources
Obtain information through interviews
observations and research
Present facts and analysis in clear written form
Develop high-impact stories from broader themes
Write on receive and react to feedback and
Contribute to live briefings
Be the lead correspondent on live briefings
Join planning meetings
Provide live coverage
Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence
Commitment to mission to seek the truth and
Report to the Business Tech Editors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with other tech reporters; Collaborate across multiple desks and teams; Collaborate with finance, Audio, Video and Graphics
Communication Scope
Writing articles; Short Live updates; Contribute to newsletters; Contribute to videos
Full Job Description
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 a talented, experienced and versatile correspondent to join the tech pod on the Business desk to cover OpenAI and Anthropic as the artificial intelligence race heats up. At the core of the beat are two companies that are writing people’s futures with their fast-advancing technology and becoming the new power brokers in Silicon Valley, dealmaking, geopolitics, national security, economics and Wall Street. We are looking for an energetic, determined and collegial journalist who thrives when competing on the most compelling and important storylines. Proven success in building and cultivating sources and experience reporting on companies are prerequisites. You will work closely with other tech reporters in the United States and around the world. This is a high metabolism job, with breaking news, second-day stories, analysis, explainers, profiles, accountability stories and enterprise. You will collaborate across multiple desks and teams including finance, Audio, Video and Graphics. You will write articles, short Live updates, contribute to newsletters and videos and participate in collaborative reporting projects. This is an in-office position, based in San Francisco and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: You will generate original reporting on news, events and trends on Anthropic and OpenAI and
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