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New York Times 2025 Fellowship Programme.

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The New York Times Fellowship Program is aimed at providing more in-depth training, valuable newsroom experience, and lasting connections within the industry.

The New York Times Fellowship Program offers a paid, full-time fellowship with benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced journalists in The New York Times newsroom.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the New York Times Fellowship Program, you must:

  • Applicants must have some journalism experience and be early in their careers.
  • Applicants should ideally be recent college graduates or have limited paid, professional journalism experience (less than five years).
  • Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States or the United Kingdom, depending on the office location.
  • Applicants interested in positions in London must have authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.
  • New work visas will not be sponsored; however, those with an existing or extendable visa (e.g., Optional Practical Training) may be considered.

Benefits

The benefits of the New York Times fellowship includes:

  • Paid, full-time program with benefits.
  • Opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced journalists in The New York Times newsroom.
  • Hybrid work routine that combines in-person and remote work.
  • Access to mentorship, training, and feedback from editors and newsroom leaders.
  • Experience in a range of journalism roles across departments.
  • Chance to hear from top industry professionals and newsroom leaders.
  • Inclusion in a diverse cohort of fellows aimed at promoting inclusivity within journalism.

Method of Application

  • The application window for the 2025-26 Times Fellowship is now open. All of our fellows work full time, in either the newsroom or the Opinion section. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 2.
  • The fellowship program, which is for early career journalists, is slated to begin on June 2, 2025, and end on May 22, 2026. These are hybrid positions that require regular attendance in the office each week per departmental guidance.`
  • To apply for the New York Times Fellowship opportunity, interested and qualified candidates should use the CLICK HERE TO APPLY button below to submit their applications.

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: December 2, 2024.