Senior Reporter, Technology (Semiconductor)
full-time•Rotterdam
About this role
About the Team:
The technology desk at the Post is dedicated to cover China’s technology trends, businesses and people and their impact on the world. The desk’s coverage extends from big-picture stories such as the US-China technology rivalry to on-the-ground investigations into the rise and fall of Chinese technology startups. You will work as a member in a team of reporters and editors in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, and you will also work closely with other desks within SCMP.
Purpose of the Position:
In this role, you will:
- Deep-dive into China’s semiconductor ecosystem, covering the push for domestic alternatives in equipment, materials, and high-end logic/memory chips.
- Monitor and analyze global export controls, sanctions, and their specific impact on the Chinese semiconductor roadmap.
- Drive expansive reporting projects on foundry capacity, mature vs. leading-edge nodes, and emerging chip architectures (e.g., RISC-V), while remaining nimble enough to cover breaking news.
- Cultivate a deep network of industry sources, including engineers, fab managers, supply chain analysts, and policymakers.
- Conduct exclusive interviews with industry veterans, C-suite executives at top-tier firms (SMIC, Huawei/HiSilicon, etc.), and global semi-analysts.
- Research and write accurate stories on how chip shortages or breakthroughs affect downstream industries like EVs, AI, and telecommunications.
Skills and Experience that will lead to success:
- Degree holder with a minimum of 5 years of reporting experience; previous experience covering semiconductors, hardware engineering, or industrial tech is highly preferred.
- Deep understanding of global semiconductor supply chains and the geopolitical significance of the "Silicon Shield."
- Familiarity with technical concepts such as node sizes (nm), packaging technology, and chip-making equipment (ASML/lithography).
- Strong team player capable of working under stress and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.
- Professional fluency in written Chinese and spoken Mandarin is essential for high-level sourcing in Mainland China.
The work location should be in Hong Kong
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What you'll do
- The role involves deep-diving into China’s semiconductor ecosystem and monitoring global export controls affecting the Chinese semiconductor roadmap. The reporter will also conduct exclusive interviews and research how chip shortages impact various industries.
About South China Morning Post
The South China Morning Post is a leading news media company that has reported on China and Asia for more than a century with global impact. Founded in 1903, SCMP is headquartered in Hong Kong, where it is the city’s newspaper of record, with a growing correspondent staff across Asia and the United States. Our vision is to “Elevate Thought”, and our mission is to “Lead the global conversation about China”. The South China Morning Post is a global digital news leader with a unique role in championing the plurality of voices in Asia through its breadth and depth of news coverage. SCMP is committed to informing and inspiring through journalism of the highest standards. Apart from its flagship newspaper, SCMP also publishes news 24/7 on SCMP.com. In 2020, SCMP became the first news organisation in Asia to join the Trust Project, a consortium of top news companies developing global transparency standards for credible journalism.
Additionally, SCMP publishes a portfolio of premium lifestyle and fashion titles in Hong Kong including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire and, Harper’s BAZAAR. SCMP is also home to Abacus, a digital news brand focused on China's tech industry; Inkstone, a daily news brief for those curious about China's growing impact around the world; and Goldthread, a content platform with a focus on food, travel and culture in China.
For more information, please visit us at www.scmp.com.
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