CvT Newsletter Writer Overview
About The China Guys
We’re always seeking fellow China nerds that share our vision of taking that next step to bridge the East and the West.
As professional China watchers, we leverage our unique China experience with industry expertise to provide China insights and tailored business solutions for professionals around the globe. We’re a diverse group of bankers, engineers, marketers, and analysts with broad interests that give us the distinct ability to see what others can’t for everything China. We track regulatory, economic, and policy updates within China’s business landscape and present them in digestible bite sized pieces through newsletters and research articles.
Position Details
The Coffee vs. Tea (CvT) Writer will be responsible for producing longer analysis pieces related to US-China relations. Given the nature of the newsletter, it is expected that the author will take a stance, but arguments must be substantiated by objective logical reasoning. Authors must be comfortable writing without extraneous bias and/or exceedingly controversial dialogue. The ideal writer will have a background in China, international relations, or public policy and the ability/willingness to work closely with CvT editor team to prime the piece for release.
What You'll Do
- Monitor current news on US-China relations and public policy
- Liaise with editorial team to identify potential topics
- Conduct research from multiple sources to produce original pieces
- Draft 2 extended analysis pieces of 750-1,000 words per month
- Collaborate with editorial team to prepare publications for release
What You'll Get
- The chance to put your name on major publications and build a personal portfolio
- The opportunity to develop specialized knowledge on topics regarding US-China relations and public policy
- Feedback from multiple editors on your written pieces
- Access to a network of like-minded China watchers
Who We're Seeking
We are looking for passionate China nerds that crave to learn. Ideally, you have a background in international relations, political science, journalism, economics, business, or related fields. We consider all disciplines, but knowledge in these fields would be beneficial. Strong writing skills are required, and you will be asked to provide a writing sample as part of the application process. This role will require a minimum commitment of 5 hours a week for 3 months.
Want to Join the Crew?
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