Fellow, Upshot

The Upshot is a small, versatile team that publishes analytical and explanatory journalism, often on policy and politics. And we often use data, visuals and interactivity to explain the world in new ways.

As a fellow, you will pitch your own ideas and contribute to group projects in various forms. That work may mean visualizing the Caitlin Clark effect, showing political polarization in action, finding possible insider trading or tracking data centers from the sky.

We are open to proposals on a range of roles. Typically, our fellows come with at least a year of reporting experience (or equivalent), along with technical or domain knowledge — in politics or policy, statistics or data analysis, information graphics, or web development. You don’t need to be an expert with data or technology, but you should be comfortable with it. And you don’t need to be a seasoned beat reporter, but you should be ready to pitch, report and write on complicated topics.

Much of our best work involves working as a team. You should be excited about collaborating with other members of the Upshot and colleagues across the newsroom.

Finally, we want you to know the Upshot and our work. Why do you want to work on this desk, as opposed to a different one? Make clear in your cover letter why the Upshot is the place for you.This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

• →Gather data, analyze it and create news articles or graphics to share this analysis
• →Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
• →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

• No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships 

The Times Fellowship generates a high level of interest, so we cannot acknowledge the status of applications upon receipt or during the vetting process, which can take eight weeks or more. We cannot accept applications that are mailed or emailed to us. We will contact you for interviews as needed.

The fellowship program will begin on or about June 7, 2027, and end on May 26, 2028, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon completion of the program.

For more information about the Times Fellowship, visit here. 

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

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We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

If you’re an engineering candidate, we’ll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.

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