About the Team:

The SCMP is looking for an experienced journalist to join the Political Economy team.

Purpose of the Position:

You will be part of the Post’s Political Economy team that delivers trust-worthy and influential news and analysis in China’s macro economy.

In this role, you will:

Covering Chinese economic news and trends with a global perspective, and closely following Chinese macroeconomic policies
Bringing economic news with coverage of China politics and/or international relations to the world via our print and online editions
Developing contacts in government, academic and business communities, breaking and investigating stories via different contacts, press releases and other media
Attending press events, conduct interviews and undertake news desk shifts and duties

Skills and Experience that will lead to success:

Degree holder in Journalism with 5 years of relevant working experience
Strong familiarity with the Mainland China/Asia context of news, economic, political, diplomatic and business/finance, with a particular focus on Mainland China’s economy
Good English writing skills, Putonghua speaker is strongly preferred
Travelling to Mainland China is required

Work location can be Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong

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