Journalist, Local News – Shin Min Daily News

Are you passionate about news, current affairs, and storytelling? Do you have a curious mind and a strong interest in uncovering stories that matter to the community?

Join our Local News team at Shin Min Daily News, where you will play an important role in delivering timely, impactful, and compelling stories to our readers. We are looking for a motivated and driven individual with a passion for journalism and a sharp instinct for news.

As a Journalist, you will be responsible for researching, investigating, and producing engaging local news stories. You will gather information through interviews, field reporting, and research, while presenting stories in a clear, concise, and compelling manner across our platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, and report on local news stories and current affairs
• Conduct interviews and gather information from relevant stakeholders and sources
• Produce accurate, timely, and engaging content for publication
• Identify emerging news angles and develop story ideas with a strong news sense
• Work closely with editors and team members to deliver quality journalism under tight timelines

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably in Journalism, Mass Communication, Chinese Language, or related fields
• Prior relevant journalism, media, or editorial experience will be an advantage
• Effectively bilingual in Chinese and English (written and spoken), as this role supports a Chinese publication
• Passionate about news, current affairs, and journalism, with a strong curiosity and a keen nose for news
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
• Resourceful, adaptable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to manage pressure and irregular working hours