About the Team:
The SCMP Political Economy desk covers the critical policies and macroeconomic shifts shaping China and its global impact. From breaking national economic data and policy statements to deep-dive enterprise stories on regional and international economic trends, we provide authoritative, nuanced insights to a global readership. Working closely with teams across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and international bureaus, we decipher the complexities of the world's second-largest economy.
Purpose of the Position:
We are seeking a versatile, authoritative News Editor for a high-performing team of reporters and correspondents on the Political Economy desk. Based in Hong Kong, Beijing, or Shanghai, the successful candidate will provide strategic editorial direction, drive exclusive enterprise stories, and ensure our coverage of China's economic landscape remains the definitive voice in the region. You will blend deep subject-matter expertise in Chinese macroeconomics and policy with the leadership skills necessary to manage and mentor a driven, ambitious newsroom.In this role, you will:
- Provide guidance on the coverage of the Chinese economy, focusing on macroeconomic data, government policy shifts, and their broader geopolitical ramifications.
- Work closely with a team of reporters, instilling a high-performance culture, guiding them in generating unique story ideas, and ensuring content meets the highest standards of objective journalism.
- Assign and edit high-impact news and deep-dive enterprise stories, encouraging reporters to mine Chinese economic data for new information and secure interviews with key officials.
- Drive newsroom initiatives and manage daily operations.
- Work closely with other desks and SCMP bureaus across China, Hong Kong, the US, and Europe to ensure comprehensive and cohesive global coverage.
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- Degree holder with 10–15 years of journalistic experience, management or senior editorial roles in a major newsroom is a plus.
- Deep knowledge and a keen interest in current economic issues, specifically Chinese economic policies, national/local government dynamics, and international macroeconomics.
- An analytical mindset with a proven track record of delivering exclusives, analyzing complex economic data, and editing high-level policy deep-dives.
- Professional fluency in written and spoken English is required; proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese is highly preferred for sourcing, document review, and understanding local nuances.
- A versatile, communicative team player capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment while mentoring junior staff to achieve journalistic excellence.
Work location can be Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong
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Skills Required
- 10-15 years of journalistic experience
- Management or senior editorial experience in a major newsroom
- Degree holder
- Deep knowledge of Chinese economic policies
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese
What We Do
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
