Fitness Reporter

Company: The New York Times
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. About the Role Well is looking for a creative and ambitious reporter to produce outstanding stories about fitness. You'll capture the latest in fitness culture. You'll guide readers as they make decisions about their physical health. And you'll write everything from reported features, profiles and enterprise stories, to service and explainers, to visual pieces and reporter videos. You should be able to connect the dots and spot trends before our competitors get to them. You should be ready to offer deeply reported advice on how readers can live richer, healthier lives. You should be truly passionate about fitness and its health benefits, while remaining duly skeptical of fitness research. You should have tons of ideas, a track record of breaking news, reporting features, and the desire to be the go-to source for a health-obsessed audience. This is an in-office position, based in New York City, and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: This role requires precision, attention to detail, an understanding of deadlines, and the ability to work with a team, including close partnerships with editors on the desk. Specifically, you will be responsible for: Reporting multiple stories per month as assigned Spotting emerging fitness trends and monitoring new research to conceive of fresh and compelling story ideas Generating story ideas for visual-first formats, including video, and collaborating with visual editors Finding smart, useful service angles on evergreen and seasonal fitness topics Adhering to the Times's editorial standards Developing stories that include a wide range of voices and perspectives Being an idea machine Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. You will report to the Senior Staff Editor, Well Basic Qualifications: 5 years as a health and/or lifestyle reporter Strong communication and organizational skills Proven track record of producing first-in-class health and/or lifestyle journalism Passionate about fitness, health, wellness and service journalism Must be well-organized and highly skilled at reporting a variety of story forms, including feature stories, enterprise, profiles, news and service journalism Preferred Qualifications: Experience with on-camera interviews and generating story ideas for video This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-019889 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $113,270 - $125,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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