The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. This means that independent journalism is at the core of all our operations as a company. This is why we have a globally renowned newsroom that sends reporters to nearly 160 countries for on-the-ground coverage. It's also why we put a lot of emphasis on how our readers will experience our journalism, whether it's through print, audio, or a top-tier digital and application platform. Additionally, our business strategy is centered on producing journalism of such high quality that it's worth paying for.