NY Times seeks an energy correspondent

The New York Times is looking for a dynamic (and, of course, energetic) domestic correspondent to cover the companies, technologies and markets central to America’s energy transition, and the related economic repercussions. This job is part of the energy group on the Business desk.

Oil giants are trying to reposition themselves while still providing, at least for now, a major share of the fuel that powers America. Places economically dependent on extracting oil, gas and coal – and the people involved in those businesses – remain important but face fundamental changes. Legions of start-ups aim to be the key players of the future, harnessing the sun, lithium, hydrogen or even algae to provide or store energy.

Illuminating this bridge from business as usual to a new energy frontier demands a reporter who can see around corners, connect the dots and meet the moment. It requires understanding how regulatory mandates, market forces, new technologies and consumer tastes inform business and investment decisions. Most of all, it requires a journalist with determination, quick reflexes and a particular talent for explaining complex topics to smart, curious, nonexpert readers. The resulting work should stand out for its unique perspective and compelling storytelling.

The ideal candidate will have a record of distinguished beat coverage, including a proven ability to break news, spot trends, develop sources and produce deeply reported features that provide new insights. The candidate should be adept at writing in a variety of formats, able to juggle deadline demands with long-term efforts, and both comfortable and creative with a full set of digital and multimedia tools.

This Guild position is expected to be based in New York.

Responsibilities:

Identify and report on early trends in the development, trading and provision of energy with pace-setting coverage of emerging and established companies. These include fossil fuel producers, mining ventures (some of them crucial to electric batteries), and enterprises involved in carbon-free energy generation or carbon capture.
Analyzing and reporting on energy developments from a consumer standpoint, including the impact on households’ pocketbooks and energy security.
Quickly delivering first-rate news stories on deadline when events warrant.

Basic Qualifications:

Solid knowledge of how businesses and markets operate, particularly in energy-related fields.
10+ years of experience as a beat reporter who consistently delivers major enterprise pieces, including coverage that demonstrates explanatory and investigative skill.
A willingness to collaborate, and the ability to partner with colleagues across the Business desk and the rest of The New York Times newsroom.
Digital-media savvy.
A dedication to The Times and its journalistic mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in large newsrooms writing or editing breaking news.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

The annual base pay salary for this role is between $120,126.82 and $155,000.00.

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.