Asia-Pacific Editor, Reuters Breakingviews

We’re looking for an experienced and highly motivated financial journalist to lead our group of columnists writing about finance and economics across the Asia-Pacific region, including China, Australia, India and Japan. This is an opportunity to set the agenda on corporate finance, economics, markets, and policy across the region. Working with the Global Editor, you will help shape our coverage and spearhead the development and launch of new editorial initiatives. In collaboration with editors and columnists in the region, as well as colleagues around the world, you will ensure seamless coverage of important breaking stories while identifying cross-border themes. You will also help to conceive and develop graphics, videos, podcasts and other ways to bring views to life. You should be well-versed in financial and economic matters; know how to communicate and collaborate effectively, including remotely and virtually; and have experience working with diverse teams in multiple regions and time zones. You should have a proven track record of commissioning, editing and writing punchy, insightful commentary on a broad range of subjects. You will have the highest editorial standards, including unquestionable integrity and professionalism. The role demands curiosity, open-mindedness, empathy and thriving on tight deadlines. An aptitude for organization and strategic, long-term thinking is also essential.