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Some of the most consequential shifts in technology-across e-commerce, automotive, social media, AI, and beyond-are happening in China. WIRED seeks a writer to cover this incredibly consequential landscape, with a particular focus on how China shapes technology for the entire world, and the US response to its rising dominance.

You'll cover China-based companies with a major US presence, like ByteDance, Temu, and Shein, as well as those that broker influence in other parts of the world. You'll break news about their most consequential actions, the governmental policies that enable or curtail them, and their impact on competitors and consumers alike. You'll cover China's tech-adjacent scientific and research communities, and track the country's continued economic and technological ascent. You will bring a deep stable of sources to the role and be able to deliver breaking news and scoops.

You'll also cover the increasingly aggressive US response to perceived threats from China, and the people and communities impacted by those efforts. You'll cover China through a measured lens, cutting through hype and anxiety to find the human stories at the center of a critical beat. You'll have lots of room to roam, and will work closely with editors to identify the sharpest angles on the most pressing stories in China and beyond.

You should have extensive experience of covering China-based companies, and already be well-sourced in at least one of them. You should also be excited by the prospect of storytelling across a wide range of formats, from breaking news and sharp, timely analysis. You may also have the opportunity to take part in our podcasts, video series, or live events.

You'll be part of a growing and increasingly global newsroom of smart, kind, nerdy, and well-informed colleagues who are always brimming with ideas and eager to help each other out.

Primary responsibilities:

• Consistently break news and deliver scoops

• Report and write at least six stories per month, juggling shorter news pieces with longer, differentiated enterprise work

• Pitch, report, and write stories on China-based tech companies and their influence

• Collaborate with other members of the business desk, and journalists from across the WIRED newsroom, to ensure that our coverage of China and international technology is smart, nuanced, and groundbreaking

• Collaborate with audio, video, events, and social media teams as needed to develop ways of telling stories on other platforms

• Work collaboratively with global markets on all relevant stories or packages

• Additional projects/stories as assigned

Skills and qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience as a technology or business journalist with a track record of original reporting on China and Chinese technology companies

• A proven track record of scoops and the ability to consistently break news on a beat

• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage a constantly evolving workload and prioritize appropriately

• A clear, engaging, jargon-free writing style

You can work out of WIRED's offices in San Francisco or New York.

The expected base salary range for this position is from $94,000-$130,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.