Midwest Correspondent, National
Core
Investigative and breaking news reporting on the Midwest region, covering politics, identity, and culture for The New York Times.
Role type
Senior IC national correspondent
Builds
Breaking news stories, enterprise pieces, accountability reports, and scoops for digital and print audiences
Domain
Journalism / Politics / Regional Reporting
Required skills
Investigative reporting, deadline-driven writing, source cultivation, regional expertise, journalistic ethics, story ideation
Preferred skills
Times style mastery, flexibility with newsroom needs
Technologies
CMS, digital storytelling tools
Responsibilities
Produce a portfolio of work ranging from breaking news to enterprise and scoops; actively seek newsworthy events and conduct thorough research; cultivate a deep source network including politicians, law enforcement, and cultural figures; monitor news and deliver steady story ideas; write with authority, clarity, and independence; collaborate with colleagues and editors in the region.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC