Correspondent, London Breaking News Hub

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.

The New York Times is looking for a correspondent to join the Breaking News Hub in London, which tackles major news and high-interest stories from around the world. This is a general assignment position that requires broad experience covering international news and the ability to write with authority on a wide variety of topics in an array of story formats. The correspondent will report on the biggest breaking stories wherever they are, from war in the Middle East to earthquakes, elections and more, moving swiftly and nimbly to keep The Times’s digital report ahead of the competition.

When not jumping on news, they will pitch and write engaging features that aim to draw a wide audience, especially those who aren’t habitual Times readers, helping expand the reach of our journalism. The Breaking News Hub is a partnership of two desks: Live, which helps desks across the newsroom cover the biggest stories in real time, and Express, which specializes in breaking news and trending topics. The correspondent role will suit someone who is a quick study and able to build relationships across departments and time zones.

Ideal candidates will have an established track record of international reporting and source development and the ability to write clearly and with style. A sense of humor and commitment to teamwork are musts given the nature of the work, as is an understanding of the types of stories and formats that appeal to online audiences. Permanent, hybrid position based in London and includes regular attendance in the office each week per departmental guidance. The role will report to the deputy editor who leads the Breaking News Hub in London. The standard work schedule is eight hours a day, five days a week, including one weekend day.

Main responsibilities:

• Report on urgent breaking news, often in partnership with other desks, during London hours.
• Generate story ideas to complement coverage of major news events, with an emphasis on engaging formats with a strong appeal to digital readers, particularly those outside the United States.
• Develop feature ideas that pivot off the news and executing those stories in a timely manner to meet the news moment.
• Work openly with reporters and editors in other time zones to keep developing stories updated, ensuring seamless continuous coverage.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Photo, Video, Audio and other departments to bring stories to life in a variety of formats across all Times products.
• Demonstrate steadfast adherence to New York Times standards of ethics, accuracy and fairness even in high-pressure news situations.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience reporting on U.S. and international news in a large newsroom.
• Strong news judgment, quick decision-making and the ability to pivot among stories, topics and formats.
• An appreciation for quirky, offbeat stories that push the envelope of traditional news articles.
• The ability to work quickly on deadline, handle evolving storylines, develop sources from afar and write about an array of topics with authority.
• Excellent writing skills and a strong command of grammar and style.
• Demonstrated experience working in a variety of story forms, from a traditional lede to insightful live blog updates to reader-friendly explainers that synthesize a complex event.
• Familiarity with key issues in international and U.S. news.
• International experience is a plus, as is fluency in one non-English language.

Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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