Sixth Tone is Hiring - Environment Reporter

Sixth Tone is looking for a passionate, talented reporter to cover our environment beat.

The environment reporter is one of the most important positions at Sixth Tone. It will involve producing everything from breaking news articles to deeply reported features. In many cases, it will require going out into the field to report on natural disasters and other developing crises.

It is a hugely rewarding role, but also a demanding one. We are operating in an increasingly competitive media landscape, and we are looking for a candidate with the motivation and talent to come in and make an immediate contribution to our team.

Some relevant experience — especially in an English-language environment — is desirable, but a good work ethic, stellar writing skills, and a hunger to improve, get things done, and produce work that makes an impact is even more important.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend morning news meetings, and pitch stories on a daily basis.

2. Build a strong network of contacts in your field, and help Sixth Tone identify important stories before the competition.

3. Interview people in a range of different circumstances, and do on-the-spot reporting when needed.

4. Write a variety of stories — from breaking news to long features — in a time-efficient manner.

5. Cooperate with colleagues and other teams in projects as needed.

Requirements:

1. Native Chinese and strong English writing ability.

2. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, with 1 to 3 years of relevant working experience.

3. Demonstrable passion for keeping up-to-date with the daily news cycle.

4, Good knowledge about Chinese economic and political developments.

5. Positive attitude, and ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

6. Willingness to approach people and make phone calls without hesitation.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter, including salary expectation and earliest availability, to careers@sixthtone.com