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[Hiring] China Correspondent @NPR
Apr 05, 2025 - NPR is hiring a remote China Correspondent. 💸 Salary: $122,500-$145,000 usd. 📍Location: USA.
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Role Description
NPR is seeking a dynamic reporter for our Beijing Bureau. In this role as the primary correspondent for China, you will:
- Develop ideas/proposals for coverage of China, Hong Kong, and Asia.
- Gather information and reporting for news programs, digital platforms – the website, podcasts, and short-form videos.
- Prepare, present, and transmit reports and program segments from abroad.
- Work collaboratively across the NPR newsroom and network to respond to breaking news and broader projects.
- Take ownership of regional coverage from China, report breaking news, and develop stories illustrating trends and significant political, economic, social, and cultural issues from China.
- Engage with desk editors and NPR’s Field Security director to support field safety and security.
This is an NPR editorial role covered under the terms of the NPR Ethics Handbook. All editorial staff are bound by this guidance.
This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.
Responsibilities
- Conceives, proposes, plans, and researches ideas for stories and program segments for all NPR news platforms.
- Contributes original reporting and writing online, with a sophisticated understanding of how to tailor reporting and news to online audiences.
- Develops news sources and keeps associated files.
- Participates in departmental planning coverage.
- Communicates regularly with international desk editors about news developments and story ideas.
- Covers stories as assigned by international desk editors.
- Will involve frequent travel in China and the broader region, at times, under challenging conditions.
- Gathers material on tape and otherwise, through interviews, press conferences, direct coverage of events.
- Advises editors of technical support required when and where necessary.
- Fulfills administrative obligations arising from assignments, such as filing prompt and accurate expense records and program information/summaries.
- Maintains contact with editors and appropriate producers; keeps them informed about assignments.
- Prepares and presents special reports, series, documentaries, and program segments examining important subjects in depth.
- Does original, investigative reporting, including the generation of ideas, concepts, and the development of plans for such reporting.
- Develops and makes use of extensive, proven broadcast production skills in the preparation of program materials and segments.
- The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years broadcast experience, including international reporting and radio and digital production.
- Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of broadcast and digital journalism – writing, reporting, voicing, editing, producing full radio and digital pieces, use of microphones, recorders, computers, and telecommunication transmissions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in Mandarin is strongly preferred.
- Experience working overseas, especially in China, strongly preferred.
- Experience in living and/or working in difficult international situations is highly valuable.
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work Location
- This is a remote required role. This role includes duties that are better performed or are required to be performed in a designated location OUTSIDE of an NPR facility.
Required Skills
- Must have experience in execution of sophisticated broadcast and online journalism, such as long-form features and documentaries.
- Proven understanding of complex foreign policy issues, especially those involving China and Asia.
- In-depth knowledge of regional history, politics, and economics.
Job Type
- This is a full-time, exempt position.
Compensation
- Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $122,500-$145,000 plus benefits.
- Benefits: NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents, including health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being.
NPR Pay Range
$122,500 — $145,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Employer
NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public.
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