Staff Reporter

Summary

Join Central Banking as a staff reporter based in Hong Kong (or remotely in another Asian financial center) to cover central bank issues across the APAC region. You will be a self-starter, independently covering key regional issues and building a strong network within the central banking community. Your work will encompass major policy decisions, financial stability, and emerging technologies like CBDCs. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or experienced journalist seeking new challenges. Strong Mandarin skills are a significant advantage. The successful candidate will possess exceptional writing and research skills, a deep understanding of financial markets, and a proactive approach to news gathering.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in journalism, preferably within financial or economic sectors
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a strong command of AP style
• A thorough understanding of financial markets, economic policies, and related topics
• Excellent research skills and the ability to analyze complex information
• Strong communication abilities and rapport-building skills to establish productive industry contacts

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to uncover significant, interesting and exclusive news
• Cultivate contacts in central banks, the financial sector and academia to generate a constant stream of news tips and leads
• Regularly interview key senior officials from the central banking community
• Contribute news, feature articles and comment pieces for publication both online and in print
• Conduct research to support the Benchmarking Service and facilitate the judging process of prestigious annual industry awards
• Work with editors in London and the bureau chief in Hong Kong to maintain a high quality of research and reporting
• Maintain a high standard of journalistic ethics, with a keen focus on use of sources and accuracy of stories
• Travel to attend conferences or interview leading officials is expected

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital journalism tools and a familiarity with analytics platforms
• A degree in journalism, communications, finance, or a related field
• A proactive attitude toward news gathering and a keen interest in current events
• Mandarin skills

Benefits

• Pension
• Employees’ Compensation
• Life Assurance
• Medical Insurance
• 20 days annual leave
• Maternity leave (14 weeks with 100% pay upon completion of a continuous contract for not less than 40 weeks)
• Paternity leave (10 days with 100% pay upon completion of a continuous contract for not less than 40 weeks)
• Compassionate Leave
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Rental Reimbursement Scheme