Job Description

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Dow Jones Newswires is looking for a digitally proficient financial journalist to join our Singapore-based team of journalists who help fuel our real-time news and analysis service for financial professionals.

We are looking for a journalist with experience in a fast-paced news environment and a background in corporate and markets coverage.

The role will involve coverage of companies based in and listed in China and Hong Kong, so a native level of proficiency in Chinese is ideal. The ability to convey the news in an efficient and engaging manner to an English-language readership is essential.

You will also be called upon to report on other countries in Asia, so skills in other languages are desirable.

You will:

Identify the most important elements of major news releases, send headlines and quickly write stories and essential updates that will provide professional investors with the news and analysis they need in real time.

Chase and break market-moving news and provide real-time coverage of stock markets in Asia with a close eye on big moves in individual stocks and the factors driving them.

You have:

A strong sense of urgency and a well-honed ability to distill market-moving news contained inside press releases.

Proficiency in Chinese and English. Knowledge of other languages, particularly Bahasa Indonesia, is a plus.

The ability to convey the news in an efficient and engaging manner.

Strong communication skills and an understanding of how to collaborate in a team environment.

APAC Benefits:

Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement plans

Paid Time Off and Leaves

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits

Career Growth Programs

Access to Dow Jones Products

Employee Referral Program

Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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: NEWS/WSJ

Job Category: Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social, and video. Building on its heritage as the preeminent source of global business and financial news, the Journal includes coverage of U.S. and world news, politics, arts, culture, lifestyle, sports, and health. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism. The Wall Street Journal is published by Dow Jones, a division of News Corp (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

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Req ID: 38371

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