Asia News Editor

The role

The Asia News Editor will lead day-to-day coverage of the Asia region by managing a team of editors in Hong Kong. This role involves commissioning, editing, and publishing news, and taking responsibility for the FT homepage during the Asian day.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day coverage of the Asia region
• Lead a team of editors in Hong Kong
• Commission, edit and publish all coverage from the region
• Take full responsibility for the FT homepage during the Asian day
• Set daily priorities and generate news reports for London
• Make calls on the biggest stories of the day including headlines and graphics
• Generate story ideas and commission strategically
• Manage the Hong Kong team, including roles and rotas
• Act as deputy to the Asia Editor
• Help interview candidates for jobs across the Asia region

Required qualifications

• News editing skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Background as a foreign correspondent, an editor or both
• First-rate news judgement
• Ability to make clear and decisive decisions on stories
• Ability to demonstrate strength coupled with empathy
• Sound judgement and a calm, no-nonsense attitude

Nice to have

• Prior knowledge of the region

Benefits

• Generous annual leave
• Medical cover
• Inclusive parental leave packages
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Opportunities to give back to the community

Before you apply

• Applicants are expected to refrain from using AI in test submissions
• The use of AI throughout the application process is monitored

About the company

The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy.