Senior Reporter/Correspondent , Political Economy

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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