Correspondent (Russia)

Main responsibilities: 

 

• Follow news, events and cultural trends in Russia, Belarus and the eight nations of Central Asia and the Caucasus to determine, in conjunction with your colleagues and editor, themes worthy of coverage as breaking news, day news or enterprise. 
• Contribute to and sometimes be the lead correspondent on live briefings for the region and for other global events, writing concise stories, joining planning meetings and providing live coverage. 
• Build a network of sources in and around the region that will inform rich and original reports, news and features, including analysis on international relations with the United States and other global powers. 
• Cover news accurately and efficiently; maintaining and cultivating news sources and contacts; obtaining information through interviews, observations and research.
• Present facts and analysis with clarity and in conformity with Times style, length and other requirements, and develop high-impact stories based on the broader themes that underpin important news developments. 
• Write on deadline; receive and react to feedback and edits in a timely manner. 
• Collaborate with other reporters in the region during major news events.
• Work with colleagues across Photo, Video, Audio and other departments to bring stories to life in a variety of formats across all Times products. 
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our values of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
• Commitment to The New York Times’s strategy, ethics, standards and mission for both yourself, your team, stringers and colleagues.