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The New York Times Opinion department is hiring a researcher. You are an information omnivore and creative thinker who is passionate about Times Opinion’s journalism, gets excited about big ideas, has strong research abilities, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You will be intensely focused on researching and synthesizing findings in the form of memos.
This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
- Perform in-depth research for potential Opinion pieces, including reading books, articles and academic papers and conducting reporting calls with sources.
- Write memos that synthesize key themes, arguments and questions around particular debates.
- Research potential editorial ideas and participate in pitch meetings with writers and editors.
- Help move pieces through the production process
- Coordinate with fact checkers.
- 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.
- You will report to the Editorial Director, Opinion.
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience in a research-focused role
- Deep familiarity with The Times Opinion section.
- Intellectual omnivore with deep knowledge of subjects the section covers, and curiosity to explore other topics.
- Ability to sift through large troves of information and synthesize it clearly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Open mindedness to arguments across the political spectrum.
- Experience in a field like journalism, academia, politics, or think tank preferred.
- Expertise in one or more areas that are regular subjects of Times editorials, including politics, the law, technology, domestic policy and international affairs.
- Collaborative spirit.
- Comfortable taking and giving feedback.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
REQ-018069
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$97,310.59—$98,000 USD
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