Business Correspondent, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies

The New York Times

Business correspondent covering Elon Musk’s AI work for The New York Times. Reporting breaking news, analysis, enterprise stories and live coverage across newsroom teams.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $124,980 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in beat reporting and writing, with a strong ability to generate original content and build a network of sources. Proficient in producing clear, concise stories that adhere to journalistic standards and deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Beat Reporting ExperienceSource BuildingCollaborative WritingDeadline ManagementEnterprise Story Development

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Hard Skills

ReportingWritingResearchInterviewingFact-Checking

Soft Skills

ClarityIndependenceAdaptabilityCommunication

Industry Keywords

Journalistic IndependenceBusiness ReportingNews CoverageLive BriefingsThe New York Times Style

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate original reporting on news, events and trends on Elon Musk and his A.I. efforts, in conjunction with colleagues and editors
Build a network of sources informing rich and original reports, news and features
Write with authority, clarity, and independently
Handle breaking news and write thoughtfully about events, issues, finances and people
Write medium- and long-term enterprise and occasional features
Cover news accurately and efficiently through interviews, observations and research
Present facts and analysis in clear written form conforming to Times style, length and other requirements
Develop high-impact stories from broader themes underpinning incremental news developments
Write on deadline and react to feedback and edits
Contribute to and sometimes lead live briefings, join planning meetings and provide live coverage
Support The New York Times’ value of journalistic independence and mission
Report to the Business Tech Editor

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of significant beat reporting and writing experience
Proven success building and cultivating sources
Experience reporting on companies
Ability to produce crisply written, well-organized stories accessible to busy, scrolling readers
Experience collaborating and partnering with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom
Resume and cover letter required, including links to 5–7 clips demonstrating range

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay, such as an annual bonus
Restricted stock
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs