Who we are:
The South China Morning Post is a leading news media company reporting on China and Asia with global impact. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong. Our teams span China, Asia and the United States, working together to connect with readers worldwide. We are committed to informing and inspiring through journalism of the highest standard. Our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”.
About the programme:
Our Graduate Trainee Programme is designed to nurture and develop journalists to become future leaders of the profession. You will have a personalised development track and participate in high-profile projects. You will be able to make a difference and have the potential for rapid career growth.
After intensive training at the start of the programme, you will rotate among major desks in the newsroom to experience different areas of coverage. On successful completion, you will be assigned to a specific desk for a permanent reporting job.
If you have:
- An undergraduate/ postgraduate degree in Journalism or Communications
- Strong intellectual curiosity and learning agility
- Willingness to work in Hong Kong forthis programme (work permit supported by the company)
- Cultural sensitivity and an ability to quickly adapt to new roles and situations
- Excellent command of written and spoken English - other language skills are an advantage, especially Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)
- Multimedia skills, considered highly beneficial
Then we are looking for candidates like you!
Application & Selection Process
- 30 Jan 2026: Applications open. Submit an online application through our website, with a cover letter, a full CV detailing language skills and any journalistic experience, 3 published English-language news or feature articles and one letter of recommendation.
- 6 Mar, 2026: Deadline for application
- Mar 2026: Pre-screen and shortlist CVs
- Mar to Apr 2026: Written tests for shortlisted candidates
- May 2026: Test evaluation and panel interviews
- Jun 2026: Offers made
- Sep 2026: Programme commences
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The South China Morning Post is a leading news media company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century with global impact. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. Our vision is to “Elevate Thought”, and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. The South China Morning Post is a global digital news leader with a unique role in championing the plurality of voices in Asia through its breadth and depth of news coverage. SCMP is committed to informing and inspiring through journalism of the highest standards. Apart from its flagship newspaper, SCMP also publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism. Additionally, SCMP publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and, Harper’s BAZAAR. SCMP is also home to Abacus, a digital news brand focused on China's tech industry; Inkstone, a daily news brief for those curious about China's growing impact around the world; and Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China. For more information, please visit us at www.scmp.com. Our Privacy Notice aims to comply with all relevant data privacy and protection laws. You should read the Privacy Notice in full at http://corp.scmp.com/privacy-policy
