China Correspondent
On-siteBeijing, Beijing, China
Job Summary
Deliver timely coverage of major breaking news events about China and its regional influence, providing sharp analytical context for a global audience. Conceive, pitch, and execute ambitious enterprise stories revealing nuances in political shifts, economic inequality, and cultural trends. Track Beijing's expanding global footprint across trade, technology, and diplomacy while cultivating a diverse network of sources within a complex reporting environment. Collaborate across Photo, Video, Audio, and Graphics teams to produce immersive journalism, working collegially with the China bureau and regional editors. This role requires deep international reporting experience, preferably for a global news organization, with fluency in Mandarin and a commitment to journalistic independence. Based in Beijing or elsewhere in Asia, the position demands the ability to juggle breaking news with thoughtful analysis on geopolitics, demographics, and climate change.
Required Qualifications
- Deep international reporting experience, preferably for a global news organization
- Experience working in China and/or fluency in Mandarin
- A keen eye for news and other great stories, borne of experience reporting and writing
- Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues across Photo, Video, Audio and other departments to bring stories to life in a variety of formats
- A constant drive to develop and maintain new sources, and a commitment to fairness and independence in reporting and presentation
- Commitment to The New York Times's standards and mission
- This position will be based in Beijing, China, or elsewhere in Asia
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