Applications are currently being accepted for the New York Times Fellowship 2027-2028 in USA. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About New York Times Fellowship
New York Times Fellowship is a paid, one-year newsroom program aimed at cultivating the next generation of journalists by providing hands-on reporting, visual and editorial experience. The fellowship is run by The New York Times and includes speakers, feedback and training opportunities, access to newsroom departments across reporting and visual journalism, and mentorship intended to benefit both participants and The Times.
Benefits of New York Times Fellowship
- Paid full-time salary and standard employee benefits
- Mentorship and training from veteran editors and reporters
- Work across multiple departments including reporting, photography, graphics, design, video, audio, audience and opinion
- Integration into a diverse, collaborative cohort and professional network
- Hybrid work schedule combining in-person newsroom immersion with remote flexibility
- Guild-represented employee status
New York Times Fellowship Requirements
- Early-career journalists, including recent college graduates, can apply.
- Applicants should have some experience in journalism.
- Applicants must have legal permission to work in the USA when they apply and during the fellowship.
- Those with more than five years of paid journalism experience should look for other jobs at The New York Times.
- Applicants with a valid student visa who can use Optional Practical Training (OPT) may be considered.
- The New York Times does not offer work visa sponsorship.
- Applicants can apply for only one fellowship position each year.
Application Date and Process
- Prepare a professional portfolio showcasing published journalistic work, articles, visual media, or design pieces
- Visit the official The New York Times Careers / Fellowship Portal or the programme page to review department-specific application links
- Complete the online application form
- Upload your resume/CV and portfolio links
- Upload required cover letter or personal statements
- Submit the application before the strict deadline on 20 November 2026
Application Deadline
30 November, 2026
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