Supreme Court Investigative Correspondent

Job Description

The New York Times is seeking a tenacious and rigorous journalist to join their Washington Bureau as a Supreme Court Investigative Correspondent. This role involves producing investigative and enterprise work about the Supreme Court, the justices, and the network of institutions and individuals surrounding the court. The correspondent will dive deeply into the third branch of government, explaining its functions and holding this powerful institution accountable.

Responsibilities:

• Cover live and breaking news, enterprise, and investigations.
• Generate coverage ideas, including specific targets or broad themes.
• Deliver clean, fast, accurate, and engaging copy at a high level.
• Discover and cultivate news sources and contacts; follow news trends.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of beat reporting and writing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sources and take on challenging investigative targets.
• 2+ years of experience juggling breaking news, smart analysis, and enterprise.
• Strong understanding of Times style and standards.
• Willingness to be flexible as the newsroom’s needs evolve.
• Commitment to The New York Times’s strategy, ethics, standards, and mission.

The New York Times offers:

• A hybrid work environment based in Washington, D.C., with regular office attendance.