China Financial Services CorrespondentBased in Beijing or Shanghai, this role is part of the Reuters News Accelerator Program and focuses on delivering timely, insightful coverage of China’s evolving financial landscape. You will report on regulatory shifts, capital markets activity, and high-impact corporate transactions, serving a global audience of professionals and policymakers.
What You’ll Do
- Break news and deliver authoritative reports on financial regulation affecting both domestic and international firms operating in China
- Cover major transactions including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity investments across mainland China and Hong Kong
- Explain how political and regulatory developments shape market dynamics, often under tight deadlines
- Collaborate with reporters, analysts, and editors across regions to produce sharp, forward-looking content
- Work with visuals and multimedia teams to present complex financial narratives in accessible formats
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in financial journalism, particularly in uncovering and reporting on regulatory and deal-related stories in China
- Strong ability to distill complicated financial and political topics into clear, accurate narratives
- Reliable sourcing network and determination to pursue sensitive or challenging stories
- Sound editorial judgment and a solid understanding of financial markets
- Fluency in English and strong proficiency in Chinese
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with reporting on or within Greater China
- Experience using data tools and social media to uncover trends and enhance storytelling
Technical Skills
- Multimedia storytelling
- Data journalism
- Digital news production
Why Join Us
- Global Career: Access international assignments and career progression within a worldwide news network
- Learning & Development: Benefit from on-the-job coaching and training programs designed to grow your journalistic expertise
- Competitive Compensation: Receive a market-aligned salary and benefits package, including paid volunteering days
- Work Environment: Operate in flexible, inclusive settings that support diverse working styles
- Journalistic Integrity: Be part of a newsroom committed to independence, accuracy, fairness, and freedom from bias
Our Culture
We value curiosity, accountability, and diverse perspectives. Our organization promotes inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, and veteran status. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunity and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs.
