Correspondent, Technology, APAC
The New York Times is looking for a talented, experienced and versatile reporter to join our Business team to cover technology in Asia. The contest between the United States and China for technological supremacy – spanning artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics and other emerging fields – is one of the defining stories of our time. We are looking for a journalist who can break news from companies and governments across Asia and translate complex technical developments into clear and compelling journalism for a broad audience. A firm understanding of the geopolitical context to technology is necessary. China will be central to the beat, reflecting its importance to the region and the global economy.
The ideal candidate is an energetic and determined beat reporter who thrives on competition and ambitious storytelling. The role calls for a rich mix of scoops, breaking news, analysis, explainers and enterprise reporting that reveals the forces reshaping technology, business and geopolitics. Although the reporting will begin in Asia, stories must draw wider global connections. The reporter will work closely with correspondents around the world and collaborate across Business, International, Breaking News, Video and Graphics, contributing to articles, live coverage, newsletters, audio, visual journalism and other formats.
This role will be based in the APAC region; the location of the role will be discussed with the recruiter during the interview process. The role will be part of the Technology Team on the Business Desk.
Main Responsibilities:
Follow news, events and cultural trends on your beat to determine, in conjunction with your colleagues and editors, themes worthy of coverage as breaking news, day news or as enterprise
Must be as comfortable and enthusiastic reacting to immediate breaking news as you are writing thoughtfully and deeply about events and issues
Write medium- and long-term enterprise and the occasional entertaining feature.
Deliver scoops and exclusive news
Build a network of sources that will inform rich and original news articles and features
Contribute to and sometimes be the lead correspondent on live briefings, writing briefing-length stories and providing live coverage
Cover news accurately and efficiently; maintain and cultivate news sources and contacts; obtain information through interviews, observations and research
Present facts and analysis in clear written form and in conformity with Times style, length and other requirements, and developing high-impact stories from the broader themes that underpin incremental news developments
Write on deadline; receive and react to feedback and edits
Collaborate closely and regularly with reporter-researchers who are partners in reporting, translation and story scouting
Commit to The New York Times’s strategy, ethics, standards and mission for both themselves, their team, stringers and colleagues
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
Our ideal candidate has:
A bottomless curiosity about the world and a love of news and storytelling
A self-evident commitment to the power of tough and fair reporting
An ability to produce stories that are crisply written and well organized, framed to draw in busy, scrolling readers and delivered in language that is accessible
A striving passion for professional development and the ability to learn from everyone around them
A collaborative, genuine and independent spirit that takes satisfaction in not only their own growth but the success of their team and colleagues
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in reporting roles
The closing date for applications is September 22, 2026. To be considered, please submit your resume, cover letter and links to your top 5-7 clips.
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Additional Compensation and Benefits:
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.