About the Team:
Join our dynamic Hong Kong Desk, where we cover a wide array of important beats including politics, community affairs, education, welfare, culture, housing, and health. Our team is dedicated to delivering insightful and engaging news that shapes public discourse.
Purpose of the Position:
We are seeking dedicated reporters to enhance our coverage of political and macroeconomic issues in Hong Kong. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in capturing the complex narratives that affect our city and its residents.
In this role, you will:
- Cultivate a deep understanding of your specific beat, contributing to informed and nuanced reporting.
- Develop and maintain a valuable network of contacts to gather insights and leads.
- Produce original and impactful stories that resonate with our audience and drive engagement.
- Exhibit strong interviewing techniques and exceptional writing skills that bring stories to life.
- Showcase a portfolio of published work that demonstrates both breadth and depth of coverage.
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant journalistic experience.
- Proven ability to thrive as a collaborative team player, especially under tight deadlines.
- Excellent command of English writing, with strong storytelling flair; proficiency in Cantonese is a significant advantage.
- A passion for journalism, with a commitment to uncovering truths and making an impact through your reporting.
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.
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
