Reporter - New York City

China Daily Usa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

China Daily USA, based in New York, seeks an experienced reporter to cover U.S. and China news, with opportunities for feature and in‑depth content. The role requires strong reporting, storytelling, and the ability to produce engaging video segments.

Three years in newsroom reporting, a journalism-related degree, and solid knowledge of international affairs are expected. The candidate should manage deadlines, handle varied hours, and contribute original ideas to daily coverage.

Qualifications

• At least three years of newsroom experience covering hard news.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media, or communications.
• Demonstrated strong reporting and writing skills with accurate and engaging storytelling.
• Strong knowledge of international news, particularly U.S. and China.
• Ability to generate original and newsworthy story ideas.
• Proficiency with social media and the ability to shoot, edit, present, and appear in videos.
• Ability to work in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Willingness to work varied hours as required by news coverage.
• Highly self‑motivated and self‑directed.

Responsibilities

• Produce daily news stories on the U.S. and China.
• Develop feature and in-depth content.
• Work in New York office and meet tight deadlines.
• Utilize video and social media to engage audiences.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Strong writing & reporting

Deadline-driven

Original story ideas

Video shooting/editing/presentation

Social media proficiency

Self-motivated

U.S.-China knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, media, or communications

Job description

Job Description

China Daily USA is seeking an experienced reporter for our New York office. The qualified candidate will produce daily news stories on the U.S. and China, as well as feature and in‑depth content.

Qualifications

• At least three years of newsroom experience covering hard news
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media, or communications
• Demonstrated strong reporting and writing skills with accurate and engaging storytelling
• Strong knowledge of international news, particularly U.S. and China
• Ability to generate original and newsworthy story ideas
• Proficiency with social media and the ability to shoot, edit, present, and appear in videos
• Ability to work in a deadline‑oriented environment
• Willingness to work varied hours as required by news coverage
• Highly self‑motivated and self‑directed

This is a full‑time position. The company will offer salary and benefits commensurate with experience.