The New York Times Fellowship Program is a prestigious one-year, full-time paid opportunity for emerging journalists to work in a world-class newsroom environment. Fellows work closely with editors, senior journalists, and media professionals while gaining hands-on experience in journalism, storytelling, and digital media.
Program Timeline
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start Date | June 1, 2026 |
| End Date | May 21, 2027 |
| Duration | 1 Year (12 months) |
| Location | USA & UK (Hybrid Work Mode) |
Fellowship Benefits
- Annual Salary: $82,414.80 USD
- Full-time paid position at The New York Times
- Health insurance + employment benefits
- One-on-one mentorship & professional development training
- Work with global teams across departments
- Gain real newsroom experience in one of the world’s top media organizations
- Hybrid work structure (remote + office)
- Opportunity to build a portfolio with published work
- Strong career boost for future roles in journalism, media & storytelling
Available Tracks / Fellowship Areas
Fellows may be placed in:
- Reporting (local, national, international)
- Editing & Content Management
- Photojournalism
- Video Journalism & Documentary
- Design, Graphics & Visuals
- Audio & Podcasts
- Data, Interactive & Digital Journalism
- Opinion & Editorial
- Investigative Journalism
Eligibility & Requirements
- Open to early-career journalists, students, graduates & professionals
- Applicants from any country can apply
- No age restriction mentioned
- Must demonstrate strong writing, storytelling, or media skills
- Portfolio, published work, or relevant projects are a plus
- Strong English communication skills required
Who Should Apply?
- Journalism students & graduates
- Media / Mass Communication / English / Arts background
- Self-taught storytellers, writers, visual artists, podcast creators
- Freshers + professionals looking to enter global media careers
- Those passionate about reporting truth, impactful stories & journalism ethics
Application Deadline
November 19, 2025
Official Apply Link
Required Documents (Expected)
- Updated Resume / CV
- Personal Statement / Cover Letter
- Writing samples / Portfolio link
- Work samples (videos, photos, articles, etc., based on track)
- References (if asked)
Why This Fellowship is a Big Opportunity?
- One of the highest-paid journalism fellowships globally
- Work with Pulitzer-winning reporters & editors
- Opportunity to be hired full-time after fellowship
- Global recognition & industry network
- Builds credibility for future media roles (BBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, etc.)
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