Reporter, Hong Kong

South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd is seeking versatile general reporters for the Hong Kong Desk, covering politics, community affairs, education, welfare, culture, housing and health. You will produce original, engaging stories for SCMP’s audience from our Causeway Bay office.

A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field and at least 3 years’ experience, with strong English writing and interview skills; Cantonese is a plus. Join a team shaping public discourse.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Interviewing

Storytelling

English writing

Cantonese (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications

Job description

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 versatile and dedicated general reporters who can handle a variety of story areas. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to contribute across different topics and help us capture the complex narratives impacting 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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The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is a leading news media company reporting on China and Asia for over a century. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Hong Kong, SCMP is the city's newspaper of record with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the US. Our vision is to "Elevate Thought" and our mission is to "Lead the global conversation about China." SCMP champions the plurality of voices in Asia through its extensive news coverage and is committed to high-standard journalism. Besides its flagship newspaper, SCMP publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first Asian news organization to join the Trust Project, promoting global transparency standards for journalism.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) is a leading news media company reporting on China and Asia for over a century. Founded in 1903 and headquartered in Hong Kong, SCMP is the city's newspaper of record with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the US. Our vision is to "Elevate Thought" and our mission is to "Lead the global conversation about China." SCMP champions the plurality of voices in Asia through its extensive news coverage and is committed to high-standard journalism. Besides its flagship newspaper, SCMP publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first Asian news organization to join the Trust Project, promoting global transparency standards for journalism.