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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.

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The New York Times is looking for an experienced and versatile journalist to join our Washington Bureau as the next Federal Reserve correspondent. This reporter will cover America's central bank and issues pertinent to the U.S. economy, including inflation, labor market data, demographics and inequality.

This is a chance to join a committed team of reporters and editors who have a history of award-winning work, an eagerness to experiment with new story forms, and a passion for explaining complex topics in an accessible and engaging way. We are looking for a reporter who can explain how the Fed's decisions and approach impact people, businesses and the economy. You will be collaborative, and you must be ready to pitch in on both broader business coverage and Washington-based political stories.

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

Responsibilities:

* Cover live and breaking news, enterprise and investigations about the Federal Reserve;

* Generate coverage ideas, including specific targets or broad themes;

* Write articles on deadline; receive feedback and edits;

* Build a network of sources and a deep understanding of U.S. monetary and regulatory policy;

* Become familiar with audience tactics to reach new readers across platforms;.

* Collaborate with other reporters in Washington and on the Business desk;

* Work with colleagues across Photo, Video, Audio and other departments to bring stories to life in a variety of formats across all of NYT products, including on The Daily, in newsletters including The Morning and Dealbook, and via vertical videos;

* Use investigative reporting tools like freedom of information requests to monitor and break news;

* Keep track of the Fed's 19 officials, along with its research output.

* 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.

* This role reports to an editor in the Washington Bureau.

Basic Qualifications:

* 5+ years of economic reporting and writing experience;

* Experience juggling breaking news, smart analysis and enterprise;

* Detailed and expert understanding of the Federal Reserve's structure and function;

* Data skills preferable; familiarity with government data sources necessary;

* Ability to cover technical topics, including inner workings of the financial system and inflation index composition;

* Familiar with broader economic media environment;

* Experienced exploring issues in depth through investigative reporting, on-the-ground interviews and analysis

* Commitment to The New York Times's strategy, ethics, standards and mission for both themselves, their team, stringers and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Interest in directly engaging with readers to deepen their relationships with The Times;

* A willingness to collaborate and the ability to partner with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom.

* Familiarity and deep understanding of The New York Times's D.E.I report and initiatives both regarding journalism and as a leader

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

The annual base pay salary for this role is between $122,529.36 and $155,000.00.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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