Local Reporter

The New York Times

. Serve as host or contributor to The Local: Phoenix .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,688 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital storytelling with a focus on audience engagement and community building. Proficient in utilizing analytics tools for actionable insights and experienced in various storytelling forms, including data visualization and video.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital StorytellingAudience-First ThinkingNewsletters ExperienceAnalytics Tools ProficiencyCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data VisualizationVideo StorytellingOriginal ReportingContent DevelopmentSocial Media Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative SpiritWillingness to ExperimentSense of HumorSuperb News JudgmentCommitment to Integrity

Industry Keywords

Local JournalismPhoenix CoverageEngagement GoalsCommunity EventsBreaking News

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as host or contributor to The Local: Phoenix
Work with colleagues to shape the tone, structure and content of The Local: Phoenix
Help select topics of focus, conduct original reporting and incorporate items from other team members
Read, watch and listen widely across local media, including influencers, to support and showcase the best regional journalism
Partner with local outlets on coverage and other initiatives when appropriate
Collaborate with The Local staff in other cities and New York to maximize reach and impact
Experiment with Q&As, features, data stories, explainers and visual presentations
Connect with readers and build community online and in person
Shape and maintain The Local's social-platform presence and innovate
Monitor how news organizations and brands engage communities and build fandom
Develop engagement goals, track progress and use data to inform innovation and experiments
Represent The Local at community/media events and help plan and run company events
Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and The New York Times mission
Report to the Deputy Editorial Director, Newsletters

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years' experience working in digital storytelling
Demonstrated superb news judgment, audience-first thinking and experience across breaking news, features, analysis and enterprise
Prior work in newsletters and social media, and a love for/commitment to both
Comfort with analytics tools to yield actionable insights
Facility with a variety of storytelling forms, including data-visualization and video
Track record showing initiative and landing digital media projects
Deeply rooted in Phoenix with significant experience covering the area
Resume, cover letter and about six work samples of any format
Demonstrated commitment to integrity, independence and accuracy
Collaborative spirit, willingness to experiment and a sense of humor
Deep connections to Phoenix and sources in a variety of areas
Omnivorous interests and ability to communicate conversationally
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, may be available
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs