About the Team:
The team produces Young Post, Young Post Spark and Posties, three weekly publications for Hong Kong students that aim to promote critical thinking, improve English proficiency, and inspire new ideas.
Purpose of the Position:
The purpose of this position is to hire a reporter who will actively contribute to the team's efforts in producing news and features for our readers. The reporter will generate story ideas, engage with readers through social media and other Young Post activities, and mentor students interested in journalism. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in current issues and affairs, and be fluent in English.
In this role, you will:
- Be part of a team that produces print and online news and features for teenagers in Hong Kong and the rest of Asia.
- Contribute story ideas of interest to teenage readers
- Mentor teens keen in journalism
- Be responsible for engagement with readers via social media and other Young Post activities
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- Bachelors’ degree in any major
- Journalism or teaching experience preferred, but not a must
- Keen interest in current teenage issues
- Keen interest in current affairs, both local and international.
- Fluent in English, able to write good copy in English. Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage.
- Ability to produce and edit videos plus
- Be an active and engaged team player. Passionate about Young Post’s mission.
- Willing to travel/work weekends.
- Come up with creative ideas to connect with students.
- A working knowledge of HKDSE and IB issues and challenges.
Work location will be at Causeway Bay office.
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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.
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