Job Description

:The Wall Street Journal seeks an experienced journalist to become Business, Finance & Economics Editor in Asia, based in Singapore.Asia is at the center of many of the seismic changes of our time: the battle for dominance in chips and AI, the race to own the future of EVs, the global fallout of the slowdown in China and India\'s ambitions to become an economic power. Western companies are revisiting long-held assumptions about doing business in China. Money is flowing into dark and unregulated corners of Asia and beyond.These are trends that sit at the nexus of geopolitics, business, economics and finance. To succeed in this role, you will need to think creatively and ambitiously about how to capture the pivotal changes in Asia\'s corporate and financial landscape for the Journal\'s business-minded readers. You will lead a team of corporate and finance reporters who are expected to develop sources, break news, write ambitious features, profile newsmakers in Asia and help readersworld-wide understand the significance of business shifts in the region.The spectrum of possible stories is broad, requiring an editor with a discriminating eye, a deft hand with narrative storytelling and a keen sense of what our readers need and want to know about the region. We are committed to producing bold, exciting stories, combined with insightful and unmatched coverage of the biggest news. The editor will need to motivate and steer the team to reach those goals.You will:Set the agenda for finance, business and economics in Asia, while also overseeing the daily news flowBuild, maintain and nurture a winning team of reportersWork closely with editors in London and New York to produce sharp, globe-spanning coverageSeek new ways of doing our journalism digitally and visuallyYou have:Exceptional writing and editing skillsA proven track record of dominating veins of coverage in business, finance or economicsDemonstrated success at managing news coverage and driving longer-term projectsThe very highest standards of excellence, and a commitment to ambitious and distinctive journalism.To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing how you would do the job, and five examples of your best work.The Journal\'s reporters, editors, developers, and audio and visual journalists create important and impactful stories, firmly rooted in fact and adhering to the highest ethical standards. We report without fear or bias, and we maintain a proper sense of perspective, detachment and objectivity in our reporting.*LI-JA1-WSJReasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJJob Category: Editorial/JournalismUnion Status:Non-Union roleSince 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world\'s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron\'s, MarketWatch and Financial News.This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.If you are a current employee at Dow Jones, do not apply here. Please go to the Career section on your Workday homepage and view "Find Jobs - Dow Jones." Thank you.Req ID: 41778

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