Pacific Northwest Bureau Chief
The New York Times is looking for an experienced correspondent based in Seattle to helm the Pacific Northwest region as its bureau chief.
You are a seasoned reporter who understands the issues that are playing out across Washington, Oregon and neighboring states. You come brimming with ideas for engaging stories in many formats that help to explain and visualize the region for our readers. You are versatile and able to see news moments as opportunities to show off your expertise through clear and vivid writing. And you have a long track record of working collaboratively with others.
This is a remote position based in Seattle.
Responsibilities:
You will produce a portfolio of work that ranges from breaking news stories to enterprise, accountability pieces and scoops, and embraces a variety of story formats and collaborations — that as a body of work help readers understand your region
You will conceive coverage plans and lead in proposing revelatory follows and deeper work on breaking news as a way to help direct coverage of their region
You will drive a sense of what is coming next, both by watching themes in their region and a calendar of what news and events are coming
You will oversee what is happening in your region on a constant basis, by scanning competition and guiding editors on the relevance of stories coming from their region.
You will be the Times’ ambassador to your region or bureau; demonstrate and share your authority and expertise with colleagues looking for knowledge on your region. Be a leader to fellow regional reporters with questions.
You will cultivate a deep source network of authorities, politicians, sheriffs, union reps, cultural figures, law enforcement, agency representatives and beyond – positioning yourself to tap a source in a given news moment, from scoops to interviews and real-time updates. Discern which stories to write to further develop and engage your sources.
You will develop relationships with the stringers and freelancers in your region, adding new talent and suggesting contributors for stories when they break.
You will brainstorm and develop ideas with colleagues in your region or on adjacent beats. Initiate collaborations when opportunities arise. Keep in regular contact with your colleagues. Advise your editors; you are the most important eyes and ears of your region
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 a National Editor
Basic Qualifications:
10+ years’ experience at a journalism or media company
5+ years of experience of reporting from a region for a national and global audience
Writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment
A portfolio that includes politics, news, enterprise and analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with nontraditional story formats
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $180,000.00 and $190,000.00.