Job Posting: Chicago Tribune seeks news assistant in Beijing

The Beijing bureau of the Chicago Tribune is seeking a full-time News Assistant, a post that combines researcher and office manager.

The News Assistant supports the bureau chief with reporting, translation, and administration. About 70 percent of the job is journalism: finding stories/sources, arranging/conducting interviews. The other 30 percent is managing the office: expenses, travel and visas.

A successful candidate will have the resourcefulness and confidence to dig out stories across China. Be prepared to travel. Strong organizational and English skills required. No specific degree or background required, but professional experience in media is an asset. Interested candidates should be ready to start in December. Salary comparable to other American news organizations, discussed individually. Please send resumes to evan.osnos@gmail.com

This job advertisement originally appeared on Danwei.org.