Home and Design Reporter (Temporary) at The New York Times

The role

The New York Times is seeking an experienced and creative reporter to cover interior design and home topics for the Real Estate section. This role involves reporting on design trends, renovations, and celebrity home tours while producing content for a broad audience.

What you'll do

• Report and publish multiple stories weekly including news and features
• Create service guides and cover emerging design trends
• Manage celebrity home tours and related spinoff franchises
• Cultivate industry sources to deliver regular scoops
• Collaborate with visual editors on multimedia and video formats
• Develop stories featuring a diverse range of voices and perspectives

What you'll bring

• Five or more years of experience as a reporter
• Strong news judgment and ability to work in deadline-driven environments
• Proficiency in creating content for visual formats including video
• Knowledge of the design industry and existing source networks
• Experience conducting and booking celebrity interviews

Your impact

This reporter will enhance the Real Estate section by providing high-quality service journalism and engaging home tours that appeal to everyday readers. By delivering regular scoops and experimenting with new visual formats, the role will help expand the reach and depth of the Times' design coverage.