China Correspondent
Core
Experienced journalist covering China's geopolitical, economic, and societal shifts for a global audience, delivering breaking news, analysis, and deep enterprise features.
Role type
Senior international correspondent (China)
Builds
Timely news coverage, ambitious enterprise stories, and immersive multimedia journalism (photo, video, audio, graphics) for The New York Times.
Domain
International relations, geopolitics, economics, and global affairs
Required skills
Deep international reporting experience, fluency in Mandarin, ability to navigate restrictive reporting environments, source cultivation, cross-format collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience working in China, entrepreneurial mindset, resilience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver timely coverage of major breaking news events about China; Conceive, pitch, and execute ambitious enterprise stories; Track and analyze China's expanding global footprint; Cultivate and maintain a diverse network of sources; Collaborate across formats with Photo, Video, Audio, and Graphics teams; Work with the China bureau and regional editors.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC