Reporter II, News Desk

TIME is a global media brand built on decades of unparalleled trust and authority. Having celebrated our centennial this year we continue to evolve as a brand at a juncture of innovation and transformation.

Our core purpose is to tell stories to a global audience across our unique platforms. We are looking for changemakers from all backgrounds and walks-of-life who embody TIMEs core values as well as our mission of informing connecting and engaging the world.

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The Role:

Reporter II News Desk is a senior general-assignment reporter role on TIMEs expanding News Desk. This journalist plays a critical role in shaping the political and narrative-defining stories and produces in-depth analytically rich reporting that informs explains and influences.

They are well-versed on the demands of breaking newsfiling fast clean copy and exercising sound news judgment. They bring a robust source network across multiple beats make/assist with initial prioritization and packaging calls and consistently deliver a high-volume of high-quality stories per shift.

Responsibilities:

• Report and write multiple high-impact stories per shift (political reporting breaking news investigative pieces explainers) without sacrificing depth context or nuance.
• Identify and pursue news with the potential to shape major political or societal narratives.
• Conduct interviews and cultivate relationships with sources across political and policy beats to uncover exclusive storylines.
• Craft clear concise and engaging political and general assignment news.
• Collaborate with editors photographers and videographers to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Promote and abide by our commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience working in a newsroom working in a reporting capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to pursue and develop agenda-setting stories with strong editorial judgment and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of cultivating sources conducting interviews and developing exclusive reporting.
• Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to consistently file clean publish-ready copy. y.
• Experience in breaking news reporting under tight deadlines and juggling multiple stories per shift
• Proficiency in social media platforms and content management systems.
• Enthusiastic about innovation positive-change and collaboration.

Note: This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Location:

This is a hybrid role. Eligible candidates for the role must be within a commutable distance of TIMEs New York City or Washington D.C. office upon hire and may be expected to be physically present as needed (typically 3 days/week).

More About TIME:

Total Rewards:

At TIME we believe our people are our greatest resource and taking care of our people is of the utmost importance. For that reason we offer competitive compensation and a full slate of benefits that start on your first day:

• Medical vision dental insurance
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!)
• 401k with a generous company match
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Mentorship and community engagement experiences including Employee Resource Groups
• Free print subscription to TIME Magazine and
• Salary for this position: $80000 commensurate with experience

Equity Diversity and Inclusion:

TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better but our workplace stronger. Equity diversity and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring and our culture.