China Correspondent, Science

The role

A reporter will cover Chinese science for an English-speaking audience. This person will find stories regarding China's rise as a scientific powerhouse, including topics like AI and research narratives.

What you will do

• Cover breaking news and produce larger think pieces and cutting-edge features.
• Write clear, concise, and engaging news stories that adhere to journalistic style guidelines.
• Use established sources and develop additional ones to land exclusive stories.
• Monitor news and deliver a steady stream of story ideas.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in English-language science journalism or communications
• Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese
• Strong sense of journalistic standards, including ethics and news judgment

Nice to have

• Fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese
• Experience working as a reporter in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms
• A strong understanding of Times style and standards

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• company-matching 401(k) plan
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid vacation
• paid sick days
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.