Senior Reporter, Hong Kong

South China Morning Post SCMP; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

South China Morning Post in Hong Kong seeks versatile general reporters for the Hong Kong Desk to cover politics, community affairs, education, welfare, culture, housing, and health. This role invites contributors who can handle diverse topics and help shape public discourse from the Causeway Bay office.

You will develop sources, craft original stories, and demonstrate strong interviewing and storytelling skills to engage readers under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant journalistic experience.
• Proven ability to thrive as a collaborative team player under tight deadlines.
• Excellent English writing with storytelling flair; Cantonese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate understanding of your beat and contribute to nuanced reporting.
• Develop and maintain a network of sources for insights and leads.
• Produce original stories that engage readers and drive discussion.
• Demonstrate strong interviewing techniques and compelling writing.
• Showcase a portfolio of published work across diverse topics.

Skills

Team collaboration

Deadline-driven

English writing

Interviewing

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or 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 5 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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