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Reporter, Business

thenewyorktimes New York, NY


No Relocation

Posted: April 7, 2026

Job Description

 

The New York Times Business desk is seeking a reporter with versatile experience to cover the business of healthcare focusing on medical technology, artificial intelligence and other innovation as well as medical devices and biotech.

The ability to cover news and do enterprise and investigative stories is a must. You will contribute explanatory stories on a wide range of subjects, as well as to live coverage. You are a skilled writer with investigative instincts, embrace a true range of stories and turnaround times and are eager to experiment with different forms of journalism.

You're able to discover and cultivate regional news sources and contacts, write quickly and precisely, commit to using new forms of storytelling, and write in a variety of formats while juggling deadline demands.

This is an in-office position, based in our New York headquarters and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

  • You will cover breaking news and produce larger think pieces and cutting-edge features.

  • You will actively seek out newsworthy events, identify relevant sources, and conduct thorough research to gather information.

  • You will write clear, concise, and engaging news stories that adhere to journalistic style guidelines.

  • You will develop sources locally to land exclusive stories and to establish beat authority.

  • You will monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that help explain the region.

  • You will collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.

  • 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.

  • This role reports to a Business Editor.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years' experience a journalism or media company or other relevant organization

  • Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms -- including coverage, workflow, as a reporter

  • Strong reporting and writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A strong understanding of Times style and standards

  • A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

REQ-019929

Additional Content

 

The New York Times Business desk is seeking a reporter with versatile experience to cover the business of healthcare focusing on medical technology, artificial intelligence and other innovation as well as medical devices and biotech.

The ability to cover news and do enterprise and investigative stories is a must. You will contribute explanatory stories on a wide range of subjects, as well as to live coverage. You are a skilled writer with investigative instincts, embrace a true range of stories and turnaround times and are eager to experiment with different forms of journalism.

You're able to discover and cultivate regional news sources and contacts, write quickly and precisely, commit to using new forms of storytelling, and write in a variety of formats while juggling deadline demands.

This is an in-office position, based in our New York headquarters and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

  • You will cover breaking news and produce larger think pieces and cutting-edge features.

  • You will actively seek out newsworthy events, identify relevant sources, and conduct thorough research to gather information.

  • You will write clear, concise, and engaging news stories that adhere to journalistic style guidelines.

  • You will develop sources locally to land exclusive stories and to establish beat authority.

  • You will monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas that help explain the region.

  • You will collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.

  • 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.

  • This role reports to a Business Editor.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years' experience a journalism or media company or other relevant organization

  • Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms -- including coverage, workflow, as a reporter

  • Strong reporting and writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A strong understanding of Times style and standards

  • A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

REQ-019929