Reporter, China (Military)

About the Team : The SCMP is seeking a seasoned journalist to join our China Military team.

You will work alongside a talented group of reporters who cover China’s defence, security, and strategic affairs for a global readership.

Purpose of the Position : We are looking for a China Reporter to lead, shape, and deliver in-depth, timely, and authoritative coverage of China’s military, defence policy, and related security issues for a worldwide audience.

The ideal candidate combines strong reporting instincts with deep understanding of China’s security landscape, regional dynamics, and global implications.

In this role, you will :   Produce original, enterprise reporting and analysis on China’s military affairs, including defence policy, armed forces modernization, geopolitics, military technology, and security challenges.

Plan and execute long-form features, investigations, and data-led storytelling that illuminate China’s strategic posture and its impact on regional and global security.

Collaborate with editors, photographers, and data reporters to create multimedia stories for digital, print, and social platforms.

Translate and contextualize complex defence topics into clear, accessible English for a global audience; ensure accuracy and fairness across both Chinese and English language outputs.

Mentor and coach junior reporters, review contributed copy, and help set the team’s editorial direction and standards.

Work under tight deadlines, manage competing priorities, and maintain journalistic integrity, accuracy, and privacy safeguards.

Travel as required to cover events, briefings, and field reporting assignments, including domestic and international locations.

Skills and Experience that will lead to success : Degree holder in Journalism or related disciplines, with 3 or above years of relevant working experience Sound knowledge about mainland China's history and its social, economic and political developments Travelling is required Willingness to relocate if necessary Work location will be in Hong Kong / Beijing Our Privacy Notice aims to comply with all relevant data privacy and protection laws.

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