Full-Time

NY Times seeks a manufacturing reporter

April 24, 2025

Posted by Chris Roush

The New York Times is seeking a reporter to cover American manufacturing.

You will jump on news and write about companies ranging from large corporations to small manufacturers. The beat is wide ranging, and may include coverage of challenges related to tariffs, supply chain snafus, automation, energy, technology and AI, competition, politics and policy and employment issues.

You will be called on to partner with colleagues in the United States and abroad, who cover everything from labor to trade policy to finance to produce high-profile stories, scoops and investigations. 

Preference in hiring will be given to candidates based in or willing to move to a location relevant to the story of manufacturing in America today. Candidates should propose such locations in their applications.

Responsibilities:

  • You will cover breaking news and produce longer-form features.
  • You will collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
  • You will deliver clear and engaging reporting, adhering to The New York Times style guidelines and standards.
  • 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.
  • You will report to a Corporate News Editor in New York.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years’ experience reporting on manufacturing or other related industries, or business and economics.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop sources and break news.
  • Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms.
  • Strong reporting and writing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A strong understanding of Times style and standards
  • A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom’s needs evolve

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

To apply, go here.

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