Mandarin Correspondent

Description:

Mandarin Correspondent

Location: New York

About us: MediaLinks TV, LLC provides production and administrative support for information-based companies. MediaLinks TV, LLC serves CGTN America. CGTN America is an award-winning news organization that has been recognized for its high-quality, objective news coverage and programming. CGTN America in the Washington News Bureau for China Central Television (“CCTV”), which, through a division named the China Global Television Network (“CGTN”), offers multi-language news channel that is broadcast to over 100 English speaking countries, including the United States.

About the role:

CGTN America is hiring a mandarin correspondent based in New York, NY. Your key responsibility is reporting and writing US - based stories and political stories

The ideal candidate is a journalist who can work quickly and effectively in a highly competitive environment. This is your chance to take your skills to another level and work with a nationally reputable team.

The position requires strong skills in journalism and an ability to develop stories for daily newscasts. We are seeking a dynamic personality who is able to report news that consistently engages and impacts audiences on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Able to seek and find breaking news.
• Able to write reports during events such as government press briefings and key congressional hearings.
• Able to maintain a calendar of key dates and events in assigned coverage areas.
• Able to contribute story ideas and pitches during editorial meetings.
• Able to conduct interviews with subject matter experts or academic researchers, activists, entrepreneurs, etc.
• Post news content on assigned digital platforms daily.
• Detail - Oriented.
• Some travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned, and be a team player.

Desired Abilities for Future Development:

• Able to approach a story in a holistic manner – weaving together news feeds, their own reporting, videos, photos and social media input to create stories that are sharp, informative and highly attractive.
• Able to demonstrate creativity in story-telling, and conduct original reporting.
• Able to investigate thoughtfully, and create in-depth featured stories.
• Personal interest, and potential and to grow into a media influencer in the future.

Candidate requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years` experience reporting within an editorial team of a newspaper or a similar publication
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English
• In-depth understanding of both Chinese culture and American culture
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and/or equivalent experience
• Willing and able to work consecutive night/overnight shifts and weekends as assigned (including on short notice when breaking news requires).
• Strong work ethic and resilience; able to handle demanding workloads and high-pressure deadlines.
• Investigative reporting experience preferred