China Correspondent
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers award-winning, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of journalists, commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
We're looking for a China correspondent to report on the region for all Guardian platforms, including daily news and analysis, news features, financial news, multi-media material, and material for non-news sections as required.
From US/China relations and the ongoing impact of tariffs to analysis of China's push to reduce its CO2 emissions, you'll report on a wide range of stories that appeal to readers on an international scale.
This is a permanent NUJ contract and based in China.
About the role:
- Work with other members of the China team to identify and deliver news, analysis and features
- Work with international editors to identify and develop the best possible content
- Produce content (text, audio, video etc.) for all GNM platforms
- Keep international editors informed of stories in development
- Help develop innovative techniques and styles of digital storytelling
- Keep up to date with stories in the region and work with international editors to translate this into the best possible content
- Work with the visuals team to ensure visual content from the China desk is relevant and compelling
About you:
- Excellent knowledge of China and the surrounding region
- Language skills preferred, but not essential
- Extensive experience of working as a senior journalist ideally on a national or international website, newspaper or magazine
- Experience of delivering exclusive, complex stories on an international scale
- Experience contributing to podcasts and working with video and audio teams is helpful
- Knowledge/ awareness of the demands of digital platforms
- Proven experience of writing daily news and analytical content
- Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role
We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian or minority-ethnic (BAME), or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
How to apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.
The closing date for applications is Monday 8th December 2025.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Sean on sean.brinkley@guardian.co.uk to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.