China Agriculture Correspondent - Remote

Overview

The China Agriculture Correspondent will cover China’s agriculture sector, reporting on various topics including grain harvests, trade frictions, and food security efforts.

In Short

• Break news and report on agriculture stories for a global audience.
• Develop sources within trading firms for key farm commodities.
• Report on government policies affecting global agricultural markets.
• Cover trading activities in agricultural futures and physical markets.
• Write precise and timely headlines and stories under pressure.
• Collaborate with the commodities and energy team.
• Enhance stories with graphics and storytelling elements.
• Demonstrate strong news judgement and story instincts.
• Be comfortable working with data and interested in markets.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English with strong writing skills.

Requirements

• Proven ability to deliver outstanding stories.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience developing beat expertise.
• Interest in agricultural commodities and markets.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong source-building skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Benefits

• Global career and progression opportunities.
• On-the-job learning and coaching.
• Competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists.