Correspondent, Asia

About the role

Eco-Business is looking for an experienced journalist to join its editorial team and produce daily content on sustainable development trends and news in the Asia Pacific region. The full-time role is based at the Malaysia office, covering business and policy news with a regional focus, reporting to the editorial team and collaborating with the wider editorial and EB Studio teams.

Key responsibilities

• Gather news, conduct interviews and help plan editorial content, including pitching and developing timely news and feature stories.
• Produce and file stories across multiple formats, using AI-enabled content tools in line with editorial policies.
• Write content on sustainable development issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region.
• Develop in-depth investigative stories and build a network of sources across industries.
• Manage social media for stories, including publishing and moderating comments.
• Source and republish opinion pieces, manage content partnerships and assess pitches for the Opinions section, editing where necessary.
• Support projects and events with press releases, marketing copy, event reports, newsletters and proofreading.
• Travel occasionally, as required.

Required profile

• University degree in Journalism, Communications, Environmental Studies or another relevant field.
• At least 2 years of journalism experience in an established media outlet, or a strong freelance portfolio; business and sustainable development coverage is prioritised.
• Excellent news sense, discipline, teamwork and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Interest in sustainable development and its link to business.
• Good understanding of the Eco-Business brand and editorial principles.

Required skills

• Impeccable English writing and speaking.
• Technical grasp of energy and finance issues in the region and editorial project management skills are prioritised.
• Ability to simplify complex topics into engaging content.
• Proficiency in an additional Asian language is a plus.
• Familiarity with multimedia tools and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML/CSS and social media or project management platforms is a plus.

Candidates are shortlisted only after reviewing their experience, then asked to take a writing test. Applications are made by sending a cover letter, CV and starting date to the recruiter by email, with the subject line stating the position and current location; immediate availability is preferred.