US Business Correspondent

The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation’s cultural heritage.

The Times is looking for a US Business Correspondent. The role is based in New York.

Your role: The US Business Correspondent is responsible for covering businesses, markets and UK-based businesses operating and expanding into America for both the digital editions and the paper.

As well as news stories the US Business Correspondent you will also be expected to write features and opinion pieces.

Applicants should have a strong background reporting and writing on business.

Day to day you will:

Pitch agenda-setting US business news stories, features and comment ideas to the business desk and plan how these are shared and promoted online
Write stories in a distinctive and engaging way that meets the brief from the commissioning editor
Demonstrate an understanding of what works best for digital, offering content that is truly distinctive
Continuously build and maintain excellent contacts in the US
Write with authority and command the respect of our readers
Represent The Times and The Sunday Times on radio, television and other media - especially our own stations
Plan, pitch and deliver long-term projects and investigations

What we’re looking for from you:

Experience writing for a national newspaper, magazine or news website
Applicants should have a strong background reporting and writing on business.
Keen attention to detail and meticulous fact-checking
Good understanding of audience data and SEO techniques to maximise search results Able to work autonomously and to strict deadlines
Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate succinctly and effectively A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issue

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Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counseling
A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year