The Wall Street Journal/Asian Wall Street Journal, one of America's

leading newspapers, is looking for a news assistant in its Beijing office to assist reporters with daily and long-term coverage of economic, political and financial news in China.

           The Wall Street Journal is the world's leading business newspaper.

Founded in 1889, it is edited in New York. Its sister publication, the Asian Wall Street Journal, was founded in 1976 and is edited in Hong Kong. The Wall Street Journal and the Asian Wall Street Journal have a total circulation of more than 1.9 million around the world. They are the flagship publications of Dow Jones & Company, which publishes the world's most vital business and financial news and information. Since 1882, the Dow Jones name has been synonymous with accuracy, integrity and trust.

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Job title: News Assistant (The Wall Street Journal/Asian Wall Street Journal)

Location: Beijing

Job Responsibilities:

The assistant will be expected to monitor Chinese-language newspapers, web sites and television and radio broadcasts to keep abreast of developments in China, especially in corporate news, markets, politics and social trends. The assistant will be responsible for identifying people to interview for stories, finding them and setting up interviews under tight deadline pressure. The assistant will also be responsible for alerting reporters to upcoming events and helping organize accreditation, travel, etc., as well as occasionally accompanying reporters on reporting trips.

Requirements:

q       Bachelor's degree or above.

q       Essential skills include excellent command of written and spoken English and fluency in Mandarin.

q       Applicants should have strong journalistic instincts, be able to work in

a high-pressure environment, meet tight deadlines and handle a wide variety of topics.

q       Interest in and knowledge of current events in China is essential, along with a working knowledge of the Internet.

q       Relevant experience in news wires, newspapers, magazines or books and/or experience in the financial services industry are desirable.

Interested applicants should send both their Chinese and English resumes to chinahr@dowjones.com or fax to 010-65814086.