Job Description:
Dow Jones Newswires seeks an experienced journalist to cover the Asian funds management industry and Australia's financial sector.
This is an opportunity to break news about the flow of money through one of the world's most dynamic regions. You will build sources at major banks, investment funds and private equity firms to reveal how they are approaching themes such as AI, the energy transition and a rising global population. You will also be on the front line of real-time coverage of Australia's financial sector, including its biggest banks and insurers, as we seek to serve a professional audience of institutional and retail investors.
The successful candidate will:
- Reveal how money managers are allocating their portfolios and shaping asset classes across the Asia-Pacific region, from equities to fixed income and commodities.
- Bring to life the winners and losers of the industry through colorful profiles.
- Extract news on Australian financial companies from stock filings, highlight big industry trends, explain significant changes in regulation, and write real-time news that engages professional investors.
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You have:
- Several years of experience in a fast-paced news environment and a background in corporate and markets coverage.
- A track record of producing scoops of fact and insight.
- Strong communication skills and an understanding of how to collaborate in a team environment.
The position will be based in Sydney and will report to David Winning, Chief Editor, APAC, Newswires and Australia/NZ Bureau Chief.
We invite interested candidates to submit a cover letter, detailed resume and 3-5 samples of their work.
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.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: Dow Jones - News - WSJ
Job Category: Editorial/Journalism
Union Status:
Non-Union role
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Req ID: 42949