Newswriter

Responsibilities :

• Monitor newswires, newspapers, and company websites to gather information and news articles about the financial sector and companies under our coverage.
• Provide timely, insightful news blurbs and insightful articles in English to tight daily andweekly deadlines
• Cover news by incorporating in-depth interviews, conference coverage, proprietary data and analytical insights
• Collaborate with our Data Journalists to incorporate data into stories, driving our news beyond the headlines
• Collaborate with our Production team to craft creative infographics and visuals

What were looking for:

Basic Qualifications:

• Solid background in writing and keen eye for details
• Able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong interest in business news
• A passion for telling data driven stories and a commitment to work with in-house and external market intelligence data and graphics to enhance our coverage, requiring collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Fluency in spoken and written English necessary. (Knowledge of another major Asian language is highly desirable)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong track record writing about business, preferably financial services, in clear, authoritative English
• In-depth knowledge of Asia-Pacific banks/financial services and of Asia's financial regulatory frameworks are desirable, but not essential
• A passion for telling data-driven stories and a commitment to work with in-house and external market intelligence data and graphics