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Bloomberg News seeks a China ag reporter

Bloomberg News is seeking an experienced reporter to cover food and agriculture in China. Based in Beijing or Shanghai, this person will be at the heart of one of the most dynamic markets in the world and work on a wide range of stories including the challenges of feeding a growing population, climate change, government regulations and the future of food.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong understanding of the political, socioeconomic and environment issues that shape China’s agriculture industry. He or she must also have a proven track record of developing sources, breaking news and writing broad enterprise stories that convey local stories to a global audience.

We’ll trust you to:

  •  Deliver accurate and exclusive news based on reliable sourcing
  •  Generate intriguing analysis and story ideas
  •  Collaborate with colleagues across the global commodities team and newsroom
  •  Use a variety of platforms including the terminal, web, TV, radio and magazines

You’ll need to have:

  •  A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  •  Reporting experience, preferably in agriculture or commodities
  •  Strong work ethic, ability to work steadily and calmly under pressure
  •  Fluency in English and Mandarin

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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