AFP, one of the world’s leading news agencies, is seeking a dynamic English-language Digital Investigation Journalist with strong verification and writing skills to join its Hong Kong office to report on mis/disinformation.

The role is an exciting opportunity to be a part of AFP’s fact-checking network, which has seen it take a leading role in the global fight against mis/disinformation.

The successful candidate will write factcheck stories in English about mis/disinformation circulating in the region. From time to time, they will also be encouraged to pitch and write stories for the AFP news wire.

While the journalist will specialize in fact-checking, duties will also extend to other reporting roles in the bureau depending on the demands of daily news coverage.

In an ever-changing media environment, the nature of the job could evolve in line with coverage demands and the requirements of an increasingly diverse client base.

The successful candidate will contribute to the fight against mis/disinformation and will have undertaken digital verification training.

• The position requires an agile journalist who can easily navigate online mis/disinformation and demonstrate expertise in digital verification techniques and tools

• Good understanding of major social media platforms is a must, including Facebook, X , TikTok, YouTube, Weibo, Douyin and encrypted chat apps

• Excellent writing and editing skills, as well as written and oral communication skills, are necessary, as is an ability to multitask

• The right candidate should be keen to work in a fast-paced multimedia newsroom and meet tight deadlines

• Other media skills — including photography, videography and graphics production — would also be valuable

• Candidates must be fluent in English and Chinese (both writing & reading), while other regional languages would be an asset

Please send your CV and a Cover Letter of no more than 400 words explaining why you are interested in the job and suitable for it by clicking on Apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

AFP is committed to equal opportunities and greater diversity within its teams. We therefore encourage all applications in order to preserve the wealth of profiles, cultures and languages that constitute the strength of our network.