Reporter (Newsperson), Taipei

The Associated Press seeks a fast, flexible and digitally savvy reporter with a proven track record of developing sources and breaking stories based in Taipei. This reporter will be a key member of the Greater China team and will contribute to rapid-response reporting efforts in Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the news director for Greater China and Pakistan, this reporter will work closely with AP colleagues throughout the region to consistently break news, ensure the speedy filing of urgent spot developments, experiment with new digital storytelling forms and support the Asia team’s efforts to produce must-read explanatory journalism and distinctive enterprise. This includes contributing to coverage of all aspects of the Greater China story, with a special focus on Taiwan. You will also be a key member of the wider Asia-Pacific regional reporting team, strengthening AP’s rapid-reporting efforts throughout the region and beyond. In this role, you will primarily be a text reporter but will also be comfortable working in multiple media formats, with the ability to shoot video and photos, and verify and acquire UGC. The successful candidate will have the ability and willingness to work any shift, including at night and on weekends, or as coverage demands, as AP is a 24/7 operation.

We’re looking for a candidate who has:

• impeccable judgment, a commitment to accuracy and competitive drive to push AP to deliver exclusive stories and swift coverage of breaking news that meets the needs of digital audiences.
• a demonstrated history of successful reporting, with a record of producing compelling work that is diverse, inclusive and innovative, while maintaining AP’s standards for integrity and objectivity.
• strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and successfully with a team of journalists who operate in all formats – text, photo, video, audio, digital/social, interactive and graphics – communicating stories that people will want to share on social media and other platforms.
• a broad and deep understanding of current issues related to China, with the ability to translate that knowledge into compelling and distinctive stories.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Authorization to work in Taiwan will be mandatory.
• Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English. Proficiency in Mandarin is strongly preferred.
• Basic proficiency in using an iPhone for photos and video is required. Advanced proficiency is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects across formats and deliver success on complex, challenging story lines.

Preferred Qualifications: You must have demonstrated excellence as a journalist covering a complex and challenging beat, with a deep record of quickly delivering spot news and explanatory journalism. You must be able to consistently break news and report enterprise that offers readers and viewers an illuminating look at the wider region. Experience with live blogging and on-camera reporting is strongly preferred, as is a strong understanding of multimedia and digital news needs. Proficiency in photo and video journalism is a big asset. Applicants must be able to work effectively with colleagues and peers in teams and should have at least three years of full-time experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station, digital news outlet, or an AP bureau or regional desk.

We will consider strong candidates who do not meet every listed qualification. You may use a cover letter to describe the unique qualifications you would bring to this role.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or other characteristic protected by law.