Asia Technology Editor - Hong Kong

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We are seeking an editor to join our team covering technology in Asia. You will play a key role in helping team leaders manage more than a dozen reporters from Japan and South Korea to China, Singapore and India. You will help the team produce top-notch scoops and enterprise about the people, products and companies at the heart of a tech industry changing the world. This will include AI pioneers, internet companies, smartphone makers, chip manufacturers, startups and venture capital firms. Your responsibilities will include generating and shaping ideas, editing copy, coaching and mentoring reporters and collaborating with journalists across the organization. You are passionate about uncovering and explaining the biggest technology trends shaping our generation, including the way AI will transform society and the fallout from the US-Chinese geopolitical conflict. Knowledge of the technology industry and company financials is essential. An understanding of economies and financial markets is a plus.

• Help reporters to break news and uncover exclusive information on their beats
• Work with reporters to develop feature stories about the companies and culture of Asia technology
• Collaborate with other editors on the technology team and beyond to expand our impact
• Maintain composure under intense deadline pressure
• Be committed to the best journalistic practices, sound judgment and a willingness to learn

• At least 5 years of business news editing experience
• Experience working in a real-time news environment
• An interest in Asia, technology and how the region is evolving
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• Proven success in generating story ideas
• Proven success in producing outstanding copy
• Proven success in mentoring and coaching reporters
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization

• Fluency in one of the region’s key languages, particularly Mandarin or Japanese

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