Purpose of the Position:
The SCMP is looking for experienced Senior Reporters/Correspondents to join the Political Economy team. The position will be based in Hong Kong, Beijing or Shanghai.
In this role, you will:
- Cover breaking news on important Chinese economic events and policy statements.
- Help cover major economic data
- Show creativity in generating unique ideas for stories on the Chinese economy and economic policy
- Pursue enterprise stories on key aspects of the Chinese economy or Chinese economic policies, including mining Chinese economic data for new information.
- Pursue interviews with key officials in the Chinese government (both national and local) and in major international organizations.
- Work closely with other desks in SCMP bureaus in China, Hong Kong, the US and Europe.
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- Bachelors’ degree with any major with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
- Keen interest in current economic issues, both in China and internationally.
- Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks
- Be a team player and able to work well with different parties under deadline pressure
- Possess a versatile mind and excellent communication skills
- Excellent written and spoken English, knowledge of Chinese is a plus
Work location can be Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong
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