Richard Macauley

Journalist


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Richard Macauley
Journalist
Writing and Editing | China, CN

Experience

  • Jan 2006 - Present
    Freelance Journalist / Various
    I report a wide range of issues from politics to economics, social issues through to lifestyle in Chongqing, western China's economic capital.
  • Sept 2010 - Present
    Freelance feature writer / South China Morning Post
    While working freelance in Hong Kong I covered topics such as immigration, sustainability, asylum and homelessness, as well as trend stories concerning Hong Kong's hospitality industry, and it's export economy.
  • Sept 2010 - Present
    Freelance feature writer / China Daily
    While working freelance in Hong Kong I covered topics such as immigration, sustainability, asylum and homelessness, as well as trend stories concerning Hong Kong's hospitality industry, and it's export economy.
  • Jun 2010 - Present
    Feature writer, intern / South China Morning Post
    At SCMP I was responsible for writing features under the culture editor. During my three month internship at the newspaper I contributed features to the culture section as well as the daily news section, including the front page. I was required to shape the news agenda through my own story suggestions, and work off-diary, which I am confident in achieving at all times.
  • Dec 2009 - Present
    News writer / Shanghai Media Group
    In this position I was responsible for writing stories about domestic issues in China as well as China's role in international politics. I am familiar with the unique working practices and demands of journalists in China.
  • Jun 2006 - Present
    Journalist / Adfero News Agency
    Covered news for various clients, largely focusing on the global energy markets and the UK property market. Also covered recruitment news, consumer affairs and logistics news. Working at an online-only news organisation meant meeting deadlines throughout the day, with an emphasis on hard news.

Education

  • 2009 - 2010
    The University of Hong Kong
    MA in Journalism
    Activities: Areas of focus include covering China, business and financial journalism, audio, video and slideshow production (for online), and legal training.
  • 2003 - 2006
    University of East London
    BA(Hons) in Journalism and Print Media
    Activities: Producing written and audio reports, trained to create podcasts and radio documentaries, member of the Radio Society

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