CGTN America is hiring: Mandarin-speaking TV Reporter in New York

Mandarin Correspondent

Location:

New York, NY
Department:

Mandarin News Gathering
Permanent Full time position
Fluent in English and Chinese
Benefits:

Health Insurance, PTO, 401k, 401k match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

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.

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 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.

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 conduct interviews with subject matter experts or academic researchers, activists, entrepreneurs, etc.
Post news content on assigned digital platforms daily.
Some travel may be required.
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.
Personal interest, and potential and to grow into a media influencer in the future.

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).