Newsroom Fellowship Program

The New York Times Fellowship is a one-year work program aimed at cultivating the next generation of journalists.

The fellowship represents a unique opportunity to do great journalism for The Times. It incorporates speakers, feedback and training opportunities. The program’s goal is to benefit not only the participants and The Times, but also other newsrooms. We expect most of our fellows will graduate to positions around the country and world.

The program incorporates a range of reporters, editors and visual journalists.

The application window is now open and closes on Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. Eastern. Apply here.

What is the Times Fellowship?
It is a yearlong program for up-and-coming journalists that replaced our newsroom’s summer internships in 2019. We believe the fellowship provides superior training, offers greater benefits for participants and our newsroom, and establishes relationships that will pay off for years to come.

Who is eligible for the fellowship?
The program is designed for journalists with some experience who are early in their careers, including recent college graduates. Those who have more than five years of paid, professional journalism experience should explore other career opportunities at The Times.

How long is the fellowship?
One year.

When does The Times open applications for the fellowship?
Fellowship applications open in the fall, and the class is announced early the following year.

When does the fellowship start?
June.

Is the fellowship paid?
Yes. Fellows work full time, are paid and receive benefits. They are Guild-represented employees.

How many fellows are in the program?
We typically accept about 30 fellows per year, although the number may vary.

Who chooses the fellows?
The program’s directors and top editors from the newsroom collaborate to choose the class.

Do fellows have a chance to be hired into staff positions?
Occasionally, but our bar for hiring fellows right out of the program is very high.

What kind of work will the fellows perform?
The fellows handle the kind of work that our other full-time journalists perform. We generally post reporting jobs, as well as roles in photo, graphics, design, video, audio, audience and opinion. Early- and mid-career journalists interested in editing should consider our newsroom’s Editing Residency.

Which offices do the fellows work in?
Most fellows work out of our New York headquarters, but some opportunities may be available in our Washington, San Francisco and London offices.

Our newsroom has adopted a hybrid routine that includes both in-person and at-home work.

What is the difference between the Times Fellowship and the Local Investigations Fellowship?
The Times Fellowship is designed for journalists with some experience who are early in their careers, including recent college graduates. It incorporates journalists across a range of departments at The Times.

The Local Investigations Fellowship is a yearlong program for beat reporters in newsrooms or freelance journalists who are ready to tackle an ambitious investigative project. Applicants will ideally have three to five years of experience outside of internships. The fellows will be based in the communities they cover.

Will The Times sponsor a work visa?
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants to positions in London must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom. We will not sponsor new work visas for the fellowship, but we may consider you if you have an existing work visa or a valid student visa that can be extended via Optional Practical Training.

Does The Times provide housing for the fellows?
No. Fellows are responsible for their relocation and housing costs.

What kind of experience should the fellows expect?
Fellows get to hear from top journalists and leaders from around the newsroom, gain training and receive regular feedback from editors and mentors.

What about business-focused internships at The Times?
The Times offers summer internships for business-related departments, such as Product and Design, Technology, Marketing, Advertising and Data.

How does the fellowship relate to diversity initiatives at The Times?
Our goal is to recruit a class from a diversity of backgrounds. Building a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our mission. It enriches our report, because journalists with diverse backgrounds better reflect the society we cover.

Does The Times offer any newsroom opportunities for undergraduates?
The New York Times Corps is our talent-pipeline program for college students to receive career guidance from Times journalists over a multiyear period. It is geared toward students of color and/or students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We also offer a few summer editing internships through the Dow Jones News Fund.