Reporter, APAC - Remote

Overview

The Asia-Pacific journalist will play a critical role within the IJGlobal team, driving a dynamic and fast-paced news beat. The successful candidate will take charge of covering the rapidly growing energy and infrastructure markets in the APAC region, tracking key developments and major projects. This is an exciting opportunity to report on the financing of crucial projects that shape the future of this diverse region.

In Short

• Pitching and writing at least 4 news stories a day, the majority of which are exclusives
• Write news stories and features leveraging IJGlobal’s data
• Maintaining broad and high-level contact with the market through daily telephone calls and frequent face-to-face/virtual meetings
• Collaborating with other team members and other functions

Requirements

• Excellent written English
• Other languages (preferred) including Mandarin, Bahasa, Japanese or Korean
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a financial journalist
• Strong reporting and interviewing skills
• Infrastructure project finance knowledge/experience would be advantageous but is not a necessity
• Able to network well and build a strong book of contacts
• Willing to make cold calls
• Efficient, organised and able to meet deadlines
• Team player
• Strong communicator
• Able to work well under pressure

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Commitment to training and retaining talent