Business Correspondent, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

The New York Times
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

The New York Times is seeking a talented, experienced, and versatile correspondent to join the tech pod on the Business desk to cover OpenAI and Anthropic. The role involves generating original reporting on news, events, and trends, building a network of sources, and writing with authority, clarity, and independence. The correspondent will work closely with other tech reporters in the United States and around the world, collaborating across multiple desks and teams.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities include generating original reporting, building a network of sources, writing with authority, clarity, and independence, and collaborating with colleagues across the newsroom. The correspondent will also write articles, short live updates, contribute to newsletters, and participate in collaborative reporting projects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a passion for professional development, a collaborative, genuine, and independent spirit, and a willingness to be flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve. They will also have a bottomless curiosity about the world, a love of news and storytelling, and a commitment to the power of tough and fair reporting.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of significant beat reporting and writing experience
  • Demonstrated ability to produce stories that are crisply written and well organized
  • Experience as a collaborator and the ability to partner with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • A company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development programs
  • Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
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