Desk Editor

A rare opportunity has arisen for a journalist with excellent news-editing skills to take on the role of desk editor for Asia at Chemical Watch – the fast-growing provider of regulatory news governing chemicals across the globe.

Reporting into the Asia managing editor, the desk editor’s primary task will be to edit news copy produced by the desk’s team of in-house reporters and Asia-based freelance contributors. The desk editor will ensure incoming leads are evaluated, allocated and followed up swiftly across the desk – as well as contribute news stories on the Asia region.

Alongside excellent news judgment and great interpersonal skills, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong track record in delivering high-quality news in a business or professional environment - either as a senior news reporter, deputy news editor or news editor.

Key responsibilities and tasks

Edit news content produced by the Asia desk’s mix of in-house reporters and Asia-based freelancers
Ensure news content is timely, accurate and meets our quality standards, fact-checking and validating where necessary
Liaise closely with writers and sub-editors to maintain swift copy flow from first draft to publication
Ensure incoming leads are evaluated, allocated and followed up swiftly.
Research and write news stories on the Asia region

Key attributes

Excellent copy-editing skills and strong news judgment
Proven track record in delivering high-quality news in a business or professional environment (minimum three years’ experience)
Proactive communicator, able to build brilliant rapport with writers
Ability to develop a good working knowledge of the regulatory environment for chemicals across Asia
High levels of professionalism, and the people skills and personal drive to work remotely with success
Highly organised, with excellent forward planning skills
Experience of working for a news service aimed at professionals working in environmental, regulatory, or scientific services will be an advantage.