Asia Business Correspondent, Money, Work And Technology Team

Package Description

Job Reference: 21321
Band: E
Contract type: Permanent role
Location: Singapore - Office Based

Intended interview date: w/c 24/02/2025

Local terms and conditions apply

Any offer of employment with the BBC will be conditional upon you receiving approval for the right to work in Singapore.

Job Introduction

The Money, Work and Technology team reports on stories of regional and global importance, providing insightful analysis, original stories and explanatory journalism for audiences in the UK and around the world.

The Singapore bureau leads the BBC’s business coverage across all of Asia-Pacific. We report on business, economics and technology for all of the BBC’s platforms - digital, television and radio. Our reporting is accurate, impartial and clearly explains complex topics to a wide audience.

The Singapore bureau is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Asia Business Correspondent to provide expert and authoritative reporting and analysis at a critical time for the global economy

Main Responsibilities

This is a demanding reporting role with a focus on delivering high-impact journalism across all of BBC News’ digital and linear platforms. You will be expected to break major stories from the region and bring fresh perspectives on the global economy, with a particular focus on Asia. You will be well-versed in the rise of China as a global economy and political power as well as the broader competition with the US in trade and technology.

The role requires an ability to explain clearly issues of global complexity to general news audiences in the UK and around the world. Your detailed knowledge of business and economic issues in Asia combined with your expert storytelling skills means you will be able to explain in a relevant and accessible way how these complex subjects affect jobs, businesses and economies in the region, along with their wider impact on the global economy.

You will also be expected to deliver original stories and news-making interviews with key business figures and to provide daily news coverage when necessary.

We are looking for a journalist with substantial experience in television, radio and and/or digital news reporting. You will be expected to have strong reporting, interviewing and writing skills. You will be adept at juggling the demands of breaking news and live coverage and enjoy skillfully crafting written stories, imaginative packages and creative treatments that engage audiences.

You will be adaptable to the needs of a live newsroom and expected to work flexibly across other roles, if required, including providing cover on daily news reporting.

This is a newsroom-based role.

Are you the right person?

The successful candidate must have:

• A proven record of delivering exclusive stories and interviews
• Outstanding knowledge of business and economic affairs in Asia, including an understanding of the geopolitical, domestic and cultural factors affecting them
• Excellent editorial judgement and the ability to translate complex issues and concepts into stories accessible to a broad audience
• Broadcast experience, specifically live reporting on air, would be a substantial advantage. Packaging for television and/or radio would be advantage
• Digital media experience; using digital media tools and production skills to source and create content that engages digital audiences
• Excellent writing skills and an understanding of the importance of impartiality and journalistic values
• Creative thinking to generate treatments which surprise and engage the audience
• A self-starter who enjoys working independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues in the newsroom
• Flexibility and willingness to work unpredictable hours and travel at short notice
• Adaptable in a changing news environment and enthusiasm to take on other responsibilities when required
• A good grasp of some of the language in those countries we are seeking to report on can be an advantage
High level of interpersonal and communication skills, especially working in a multi-cultural environment.

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