Afghanistan/Pakistan Bureau Chief

Job Description

The New York Times is seeking a talented and experienced journalist to serve as the Afghanistan/Pakistan bureau chief. This role involves covering the region, including conflicts, economy, security, and politics. The bureau chief will manage news-gathering activities and oversee the bureau's logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Cover live and breaking news, enterprise, and investigations in the region.
• Generate coverage ideas, including specific targets and broad themes.
• Write articles on deadline, incorporating feedback and edits.
• Create and assign stories, shaping and editing them as needed.
• Build a network of stringers, reporters, and translators for sourcing and reporting.
• Hire and manage bureau staff, ensuring engagement, motivation, and development.
• Collaborate with other reporters and departments to produce stories in various formats.
• Oversee bureau logistics and operations, including leases, equipment, and budget reports.
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth.

Requirements:

• Proven international reporting and writing experience, preferably for a global news organization.
• Ability to handle breaking news, analysis, and enterprise reporting.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Detailed understanding of the region's history and politics.
• Fluency in other languages is preferable.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with local media and appropriate sources.
• Commitment to The New York Times's strategy, ethics, standards, and mission.

The New York Times offers:

• Opportunity to join a committed team of reporters and editors.
• Chance to experiment with new story forms.
• Platform to bring journalism to a global audience.