Staff Writer, Asia

Fortune; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company in Singapore is seeking a staff writer to cover breaking news and features in Asian business, economics, and technology. The ideal candidate has over five years of writing experience, is fluent in English and Mandarin, and possesses a strong grasp of regional business trends. Responsibilities include writing in-depth articles, profiling leaders, and engaging with the community. You will work closely with editorial teams in Asia, the U.S., and Europe.

Qualifications

• Over five years of professional experience as a reporter and/or writer.
• Ability to write clearly in multiple formats.
• Clear grasp of business and tech trends in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Cover the most important breaking news stories in Asia.
• Write deep dives into the trends driving Asian business, economics and technology.
• Profile the up-and-coming businesses and business leaders in the region.

Skills

Reporting

Writing

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin Chinese

Knowledge of business and tech trends

SEO

Social media

Online publishing

Job description

Fortune Media Company, publisher of Fortune magazine and the world-famous Fortune 500 and Global 500 rankings, seeks a staff writer to write breaking news and features on Asian business, economics and technology for Fortune.com. The writer will be based in Hong Kong, report to Fortune’s Asia editor, and work closely with editorial colleagues in the U.S. and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Cover the most important breaking news stories in Asia
• Write deep dives into the trends driving Asian business, economics and technology
• Profile the up-and-coming businesses and business leaders in the region
• Build connections with leaders, experts and sources throughout the region
• Support Fortune’s Asia-Pacific conferences by covering sessions and, where appropriate, provide on-stage moderation
• Take on editorial responsibilities, including assigning and line‑editing, where appropriate
• Write longer features, both online and for Fortune magazine

Qualifications

• Has over five years of professional experience as a reporter and/or writer
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese
• Can write clearly in multiple formats
• A clear grasp of business and tech trends in Asia
• Knowledge of SEO, social media, and online publishing

Application Process

Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your editorial experience, and examples of relevant editorial work by email to [e-mail]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further interviews.

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