Reuters is seeking an outstanding journalist and inspiring leader with a strong track record covering energy, agriculture and / or metals to head our China Commodities & Energy team.

The Chief China C&E Correspondent will be based in Beijing and drive Reuters coverage of the country’s world-leading demand for everything from oil and coal to soybeans and copper, its growing obsession with resource security, its often-fractious trade relations and its leadership on energy transition technologies.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly-motivated team on a fast-paced and competitive story that consistently ranks among the top-read items on the global file.

As Chief China C&E Correspondent, you will lead a team to deliver outstanding coverage for both specialist and general audiences, working closely with colleagues across Asia and globally.

As Chief China C&E Correspondent, you will:

• Set priorities, ensure winning coverage of breaking news, market-moving exclusives and a smart and insightful initiative file
• Be an inspiring leader and resourceful problem-solver in what can be a challenging reporting environment
• Recruit, train and develop a consistently high-performing team
• Collaborate effectively across teams, including visuals, in China and globally

To be Chief China C&E Correspondent, you will:

• Have great ideas and demonstrated ability to help reporters deliver outstanding coverage
• Have a proven track record in delivering breaking news and generating and executing impactful longer form initiative work
• Have strong news judgement
• Have fluent Mandarin and English

What’s in it For You
At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities
• Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists
• Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days
• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

About Reuters
Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching billions of people worldwide every day, Reuters provides trusted intelligence that powers humans and machines to make smart decisions.

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