Fellow, Upshot

The New York Times

New York, NY · Remote · Posted Oct 20, 2026

At a glance

Workplace
Remote
Location
New York, NY
Visa sponsorship
Visa sponsorship not offered

About the role

  • The Upshot is a small, versatile team that publishes analytical and explanatory journalism, often on policy and politics, using data, visuals and interactivity.
  • As a fellow, you will pitch your own ideas and contribute to group projects in various forms such as reporting on complex topics and visualizing data.

Responsibilities

  • Gather data, analyze it and create news articles or graphics to share this analysis
  • Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom
  • 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

Requirements

  • No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships

Preferred qualifications

  • Record of multiple news internships or equivalent experience
  • A track record of using statistics and data analysis to drive reporting

Benefits

  • 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

Workplace

  • This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week.

The New York Times

Fellow, Upshot

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