Correspondent, Asia

Eco-Business is looking for an experienced and competent journalist to join their editorial team and produce daily content on the latest sustainable development trends and news in Asia Pacific. The full-time role requires solid newsroom experience and impeccable English writing and speaking skills, with a focus on business and policy news with a regional focus.

Key responsibilities

• Gather news, conduct interviews, and contribute to editorial content planning, including pitching and developing timely news and feature stories for Eco-Business’s audience.
• Produce and file assigned stories across multiple formats, leveraging AI-enabled content tools in line with editorial policies and standards.
• Write and produce content across platforms on sustainable development issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region.
• Collaborate with internal teams on content production for thought leadership initiatives where required.
• Develop in-depth, insightful, and high-impact investigative stories.
• Build and maintain a strong network of sources across relevant industries.
• Manage social media for your stories, including publishing and moderating comments.
• Source and republish opinion pieces, manage content partnerships, and assess incoming editorial pitches for the Opinions section, including editing where necessary.
• Provide editorial support for projects and events across team projects in the region, including writing press releases, marketing copy, event reports, newsletters, and proofreading materials.

Requirements

• Strong interest in sustainable development issues.
• A university degree in Journalism, Communications, Environmental Studies or any other relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of journalism experience in an established media outlet, or a strong freelance portfolio with reputable publications.
• Demonstrated experience in producing original, high-quality stories, with the ability to promote content effectively across digital platforms.
• Proven ability to simplify complex topics into engaging and accessible content.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of journalism ethics and editorial values.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

How to apply

Submit your cover letter, latest CV, and availability/earliest start date to Szie Ee Lin at eelin.szie@eco-business.com. Candidates who are available to start immediately will be given preference. Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a writing and/or video test.

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