Asia Business Correspondent (Money & Work)

at  BBC NEWS ASIA BUREAU PTE LIMITED

SUMMARY

• 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.

JOB INTRODUCTION

• 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
• 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.

KEY CRITERIA/ ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON?

• 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.

Please refer the Job description for details