Staff Writer, Asia
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 business topics 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.
The writer will:
• 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
Talented candidates will also have opportunities to:
• Take on editorial responsibilities, including assigning and line-editing, where appropriate
• Writer longer features, both online and for Fortune magazine
Fortune staff writers are renowned for deep knowledge of the subjects they cover, the originality of their perspective, the sophistication of their narrative skills, and an ability to gain access to key insights from business leaders and experts alike. The company also prizes writers who can push the conversation forward with unique angles on the biggest stories of the day, giving readers the context, analysis, and forward-thinking they need as business leaders and experts.
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 humanresourcesasia@fortune.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further interviews.