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Staff Reporter, Weddings

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.

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Job Description

We are seeking a passionate, intrepid and resourceful weddings reporter who possesses a strong network of industry connections and an extensive, diverse list of credible sources. This person will bring fresh perspectives and captivating storytelling skills that will aid in illuminating the nuanced and sometimes complex realms of love, marriage, relationships and, of course, weddings.
Responsibilities:
  • Pitch and write roughly one to three in-depth, reported articles a week of varying lengths, including Vows, Mini-Vows, and other wedding features.
  • Create reader callouts and follow-up UGC articles.
  • Conceive and develop stories at the intersection of love, dating, relationships, marriage, weddings, culture, and style.
  • Regularly monitor news, social media and industry trends in the weddings and relationships space to identify and quickly produce fresh, compelling stories relevant to our audience.
  • Collaborate with the weddings editor to develop dynamic wedding and relationship articles and larger projects that also appeal to a broader, diverse audience.
  • Attend weddings and industry events.
Basic Qualifications:
  • You should have a plethora of ideas, a track record of breaking news, and a strong ambition to be the go-to source for a wedding-obsessed audience.
  • Experience delivering best-in-class lifestyle journalism.
  • Well-organized and highly proficient in researching and writing for a range of story forms.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Passionate about love, marriage, and relationships.
  • 2+ years of lifestyle/wedding reporting.
  • Experience at a news organization.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY
The annual base pay range for this role is between $108,878.22 and $125,000.00.
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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July 21, 2023

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