How Tyler Pager Became a Star Political Reporter Before Turning 30

"There's a reason that New York Times White House correspondent Tyler Pager, at just 30 years old, is often considered quite the scoop machine from publications like the Times, where he's been sinceFebruary, The Washington Post, where he was previously aWhite House reporter for four years, and Politico, where he briefly worked as a White House correspondent prior to the Post."

"It's no secret that journalism jobs have been on a sharp decline over the past decade; they're also projected to continue disappearing through 2034. Now more than ever, being scoopy is a crucial part of the job. It can be make-or-break if you want to stand out, and it requires building a high-profile sourcebook, consistently networking and being ready to report major breaking news at the drop of a hat, regardless of where and when it happens."

Tyler Pager is the New York Times White House correspondent at age 30. He previously served as a White House reporter at The Washington Post for four years and briefly worked at Politico. He has a reputation for producing scoops and relies on tenacity, a high-profile sourcebook, consistent networking, and readiness to report breaking news at any time. Journalism jobs have declined and are projected to continue through 2034, making scooping increasingly crucial. Pager credits curiosity as the "lifeblood of journalism." He coauthored 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America, based on over 300 interviews.

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