Supreme Court Investigative Correspondent

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. Itu2019s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. Itu2019s 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 itu2019s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that itu2019s worth paying for. The New York Times is looking for a tenacious and rigorous journalist to join our Washington Bureau to produce investigative and enterprise work about the Supreme Court, the justices, and the network of institutions and individuals who surround the court. You have outstanding writing and reporting abilities, as well the ability to work independently, conceiving stories and reporting them thoroughly and accurately. You can produce enterprise and write breaking news quickly and clearly under deadline pressure in an intensely competitive news environment. The goal is to dive deeply into this countryu2019s third branch of government, to explain how it functions, and to scrutinize and hold accountable this powerful institution whose decisions shape American life. In addition, you will scrutinize the influential players outside the court who seek to affect or benefit from its decisions. This is a hybrid position is based in Washington, D.C., and includes regular attendance in the office each week per departmental guidance. Responsibilities: + You will cover live and breaking news, enterprise and investigations. + You will generate coverage ideas, including specific targets or broad themes. + You will deliver clean, fast, accurate and engaging copy at a high level. + You will discover and cultivate news sources and contacts; follow news trends. + 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. + A strong understanding of Times style and standards + A willingness to be flexible as the newsroomu2019s needs evolve + Commitment to The New York Timesu2019s strategy, ethics, standards and mission for yourself, your team, stringers and colleagues. + You will report to the Supreme Court editor in the Washington Bureau. Basic Qualifications: + 5+ years of beat reporting and writing experience with a demonstrated ability to develop sources and take on challenging investigative targets + 2+ years of experience juggling breaking news, smart analysis and enterprise This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. #LI-Hybrid REQ-018004 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $124,979.94 u2014 $170,000 USD The New York Times is committed to being the worldu2019s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)u2019s Know Your Rights Poster is available here (. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email . Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable

Created: 2025-10-04