Reporter

Job Requirements

Description

The Epoch Times is seeking an experienced and ambitious senior politics correspondent.

The ideal candidate should have superb control of the written word, a rigorous journalism work ethic, and the ability to independently conceive, report, and deliver breaking and enterprise news. The candidate should be able to write breaking news under time pressure while developing regular, rich enterprise, investigative, or explanatory stories.

Remote options are available on a case-by-case basis.

To Apply:

Send a resume, cover letter, and samples of breaking news and enterprise features to ivan@epochtimes.nyc

(*We prefer you to share with us in your cover letter why you'd be interested in working for The Epoch Times.)

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver clean, accurate, and engaging copy
• Anticipate and pre-write for events and developments, cover breaking news, pitch enterprise ideas, and provide sophisticated analysis
• Follow news trends closely
• Cultivate sources
• Perform work as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience as a beat reporter who regularly delivers major enterprise features.
• Experience in deadline-driven newsrooms
• Commitment to journalism ethics
• Sound news judgment
• Outstanding writing and reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• The willingness to adjust to the news cycle and the needs of the newsroom

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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