Mandarin Correspondent

CGTN America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

401k

401k match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking a Mandarin correspondent based in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reporting and writing US-based and political stories, requiring strong journalism and communication skills in Mandarin and English. Applicants should have at least 3 years of reporting experience and the ability to work under high-pressure deadlines. This role offers the opportunity to develop stories that engage audiences across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience working within an editorial team.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
• In-depth understanding of both Chinese culture and American culture.
• Willing and able to work consecutive night/overnight shifts and weekends as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Seek and find breaking news.
• Write reports during government press briefings and congressional hearings.
• Maintain a calendar of key dates in assigned coverage areas.
• Contribute story ideas during editorial meetings.
• Conduct interviews with experts and researchers.
• Post news content on digital platforms daily.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Chinese

Strong journalism skills

Investigative reporting

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Requirements

Fluent in English and Chinese

Benefits

Health Insurance, PTO, 401k, 401k match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

About us

MediaLinks TV, LLC provides production and administrative support for information-based companies. MediaLinks TV, LLC serves CGTN America. CGTN America is an award‑winning news organization that has been recognized for its high‑quality, objective news coverage and programming. CGTN America in the Washington News Bureau for China Central Television (“CCTV”), which, through a division named the China Global Television Network (“CGTN”), offers multi‑language news channel that is broadcast to over 100 English speaking countries, including the United States.

About the role

CGTN America is hiring a mandarin correspondent based in New York, NY. Your key responsibility is reporting and writing US‑based stories and political stories

The ideal candidate is a journalist who can work quickly and effectively in a highly competitive environment. This is your chance to take your skills to another level and work with a nationally reputable team.

The position requires strong skills in journalism and an ability to develop stories for daily newscasts. We are seeking a dynamic personality who is able to report news that consistently engages and impacts audiences on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Able to seek and find breaking news.
• Able to write reports during events such as government press briefings and key congressional hearings.
• Able to maintain a calendar of key dates and events in assigned coverage areas.
• Able to contribute story ideas and pitches during editorial meetings.
• Able to conduct interviews with subject matter experts or academic researchers, activists, entrepreneurs, etc.
• Post news content on assigned digital platforms daily.
• Detail - Oriented.
• Some travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, and be a team player.

Desired Abilities for Future Development

• Able to approach a story in a holistic manner – weaving together news feeds, their own reporting, videos, photos and social media input to create stories that are sharp, informative and highly attractive.
• Able to demonstrate creativity in story‑telling, and conduct original reporting.
• Able to investigate thoughtfully, and create in‑depth featured stories.
• Personal interest, and potential and to grow into a media influencer in the future.

Candidate requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience reporting within an editorial team of a newspaper or a similar publication
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English
• In‑depth understanding of both Chinese culture and American culture
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and/or equivalent experience
• Willing and able to work consecutive night/overnight shifts and weekends as assigned (including on short notice when breaking news requires).
• Strong work ethic and resilience; able to handle demanding workloads and high‑pressure deadlines.
• Investigative reporting experience preferred

Contact us to apply

To apply, please send resume to [e-mail]