Editor, China
Rest of World is an international non-profit newsroom that challenges expectations about whose experiences with technology matter. We connect dots across a rapidly evolving digital world, through on-the-ground reporting in places typically overlooked and underestimated.
Since launching in 2020, we’ve published stories from more than 100 countries outside the West. Our work explores the spaces where tech, business, culture and human experience collide, through compelling storytelling and fresh, innovative design.
Our journalism ranges from deep authoritative reporting to highlighting surprising online cultural phenomenons. We’ve covered everything from gig workers, internet shutdowns, and supply chain abuses to livestreaming battles, disappeared influencers, and unexpected crypto contagion. Our reporting has won recognition in the U.S. and internationally, and our work has prompted companies and policymakers to take action.
Rest of World is looking for a skilled journalist to join us as our next China Editor. This editor will be responsible for commissioning and editing a broad mix of stories on the impact of tech inside China as well as the influence of Chinese tech abroad. We’re looking for someone who is obsessed with China’s tech ecosystem, and can capture the deep, nuanced, and unexpected elements of the country’s tech scene both in China, and how it impacts economies and populations around the world.
The editor will be expected to publish clear-eyed, insightful stories that go beyond the daily headlines. They know the difference between a topic and a story, and have a keen sense of what subject matter will appeal to a global audience. They will manage a team of in-house reporters focused on China, and occasionally work with contributors who have deep expertise reporting on China and Chinese businesses. They will also work with our team of regional editors to tell stories about the effect of Chinese innovation outside its own borders. We’re looking for a well-rounded utility player who combines knowledge of Chinese business and culture with rigorous journalistic standards and a collaborative spirit.
Location for this role is flexible.
Responsibilities
Pitching, reporting, and editing stories about tech in China
Generating ideas and commissioning reports, interviews, and editorial projects in other formats
Managing a two-person reporting team to consistently publish rigorously reported stories
Collaborating with other regional editors to work on stories about Chinese innovation and businesses in the rest of the world
Maintaining a solid network with the Chinese tech community, as well as entrepreneurs, activists, tech users, and policymakers focused on China
Qualifications
At least 7 years experience in journalism or publishing, with at least 3+ years in editing
Advanced Chinese reading (simplified) and speaking (Mandarin) is a must. Ability to translate to and write in Chinese is preferred.
Strong network of reporters and sources in business and tech within China
Experience managing reporters
A strong work ethic, comfort with startup conditions, a motivated self-starter
Collaborative, enjoys working in teams with different disciplines and learning from others
The deadline for applications is November 15, 2023.
To apply, please send a resume and a short cover letter to jobs@restofworld.org with “China Editor” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please share three stories you’ve edited and describe your role in shaping them. Additionally, please tell us about a recent China story you’ve read (anywhere) and tell us what it got right — or wrong — and how you’d do it differently.