Tech Reporter

Tencent; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

Restricted stock units

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation days (15-25)

Job summary

Tencent in Palo Alto seeks an experienced tech journalist to cover breaking news, AI and frontier technology, and provide in-depth analysis for a discerning audience.

Role involves high-profile interviews, on-camera field reporting, and collaboration with multimedia teams to adapt reporting across video, podcast, and social formats. Fluency in English (Mandarin preferred) and a track record of accurate, fast reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years as a tech journalist, business journalist, or media correspondent, preferably covering Silicon Valley, AI, or enterprise tech.
• Technical & Business Acumen: Understanding AI, ML, semiconductor ecosystems, and venture capital.
• On-Camera Presence: Comfortable on-camera for field reporting, video commentary, and live events (portfolio required).
• Execution & Agility: Fast-paced environment, strong urgency, meticulous detail, editorial judgment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Breaking News & Fast-Turn Analysis: Track, verify, and report real-time industry developments under tight deadlines.
• In-Depth Research & Investigative Journalism: Produce long-form features on AI, semiconductors, VC trends, frontier tech.
• Sourcing, Network Building & Interviews: Cultivate confidential sources; conduct high-level interviews with execs and investors.
• On-Camera & Field Reporting: Deliver engaging standups, adapt reporting for video, podcast, and social formats.
• Ecosystem Integration: Maintain presence at major tech campuses, startups, incubators, and labs.

Skills

5+ years in tech journalism

On-camera presence

Editorial judgment under pressure

English & Mandarin fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications/CS/Economics

Tools

Video editing software

Digital publishing platforms

Social-first video formats

Job description

Business Unit

What the Role Entails

Key Responsibilities

• Breaking News & Fast-Turn Analysis Track, verify, and report on real-time industry developments, including major product releases, corporate earnings, regulatory shifts, and high-profile industry summits. Write fast, accurate, and analytical news briefs under tight deadlines without compromising editorial integrity.
• In-Depth Research & Investigative Journalism Produce long-form features, market breakdowns, and investigative pieces focusing on AI, semiconductor supply chains, venture capital trends, and frontier technology. Unpack complex business models, technological architecture, and long-term industry implications for a discerning audience.
• Sourcing, Network Building & Executive Interviews Cultivate and maintain an active network of confidential, firsthand sources-including founders, AI scientists, product managers, engineers, and VCs. Go beyond PR wire distribution to uncover proprietary leads, inside perspectives, and original scoops. Conduct high-level, independent interviews with C-suite executives, researchers, and prominent investors across North America.
• On-Camera & Field Reporting Deliver engaging, professional video standups, field reports, and rapid video debriefs from major tech campuses, conferences, and breaking news events. Collaborate with multimedia producers to adapt text reporting into dynamic video, podcast, and social media formats.
• Ecosystem Integration Maintain a regular physical presence at major tech campuses (e.g., OpenAI, Google, Meta, NVIDIA), AI startups, incubators, and university research labs across the Bay Area.

Who We Look For

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5 + years of professional experience as a tech reporter, business journalist, or media correspondent, preferably covering Silicon Valley, AI, or enterprise tech.
• Technical & Business Acumen: Strong foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, semiconductor ecosystems, and venture capital mechanics.
• On-Camera Presence: Proven track record or comfortable on-camera presence for field reporting, video commentary, and live event coverage (reel or portfolio required).
• Execution & Agility: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency, meticulous attention to detail, and sound editorial judgment under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience with video editing, digital publishing platforms, and social-first video formats (X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube Shorts).
• Professional fluency in English and Mandarin is highly preferred to support global cross-border collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Location State(s)

US-California-Palo Alto

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $80,168.00 to $139,900.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company's 401(k) plan.
• The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee's tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.

Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.