Correspondent, London Breaking News Hub

The New York Times

London, United Kingdom
On-site
International news coverage
Breaking news reporting
Feature writing
The correspondent will report on the biggest breaking stories wherever they are, from war in the Middle East to earthquakes, elections and more, moving swiftly and nimbly to keep The Times’s digital report ahead of the competition

Job Summary

  • The correspondent will report on the biggest breaking stories wherever they are, from war in the Middle East to earthquakes, elections and more, moving swiftly and nimbly to keep The Times’s digital report ahead of the competition.
  • When not jumping on news, they will pitch and write engaging features that aim to draw a wide audience, especially those who aren’t habitual Times readers, helping expand the reach of our journalism.
  • The Breaking News Hub is a partnership of two desks: Live, which helps desks across the newsroom cover the biggest stories in real time, and Express, which specializes in breaking news and trending topics.

Matching Summary

The correspondent will report on the biggest breaking stories wherever they are, from war in the Middle East to earthquakes, elections and more, moving swiftly and nimbly to keep The Times’s digital report ahead of the competition.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • International news coverage
  • Breaking news reporting
  • Feature writing
  • Digital audience engagement
  • Collaboration across departments
  • Adherence to journalistic standards

Nice-to-have

  • Sense of humor
  • Commitment to teamwork
  • Appreciation for offbeat stories

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience reporting on U.S. and international news
  • Strong news judgment and quick decision-making
  • Ability to work quickly on deadline
  • Excellent writing skills and command of grammar
  • Experience working in a variety of story forms

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