Reporter, Ignites Asia

Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

About Us
Ignites Asia a Financial Times service is a daily online news publication providing in-depth and timely coverage of Asias asset management industry. Ignites Asia is the most in-depth and trusted fund industry news source for the Asia Pacific region. Ignites Asias coverage includes retail high-net-worth and institutional investors; asset management companies and service providers; regulatory developments; fund flows; industry trends and much more.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. Well continue to remove barriers for all and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Reporter to be based in Hong Kong. You will report directly to the Managing Editor and be responsible for sourcing and writing high- quality articles focused on different markets across Asias asset management industry.

This is a unique opportunity to play an important role in a successful online news service backed by the experience and resources of the Financial Times and Money-Media. This is also an opportunity to focus on news journalism for sophisticated decision-makers as well as work within a positive and collaborative team environment.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for covering the asset management industry in Asia.
To perform the duties required of a Writer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Cover a beat and aim to research and write three to four original articles per week
Produce news stories and exclusive content
Generate original story ideas
Build and cultivate an extensive network of sources with an emphasis on meetings and phone interviews
Moderate webcasts and video interviews.

Qualifications / Competencies / Skills / Experience

Proven ability to meet daily deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure.
Must be self-motivated enthusiastic hard-working responsible organized and a great teammate.
Excellent command of oral and written English.
Language skills (other than English) and experience covering the asset management industry are an advantage

Whats in it for you Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances flexible working (including working from home) medical cover enhanced maternity & paternity packages. Full details of our benefits can be foundhere.

Further Information

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age gender ethnicity disability sexual orientation gender identity socio-economic background religion and/or belief. We have implemented a hybrid working model and we also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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About UsIgnites Asia a Financial Times service is a daily online news publication providing in-depth and timely coverage of Asias asset management industry. Ignites Asia is the most in-depth and trusted fund industry news source for the Asia Pacific region. Ignites Asias coverage includes retail hig...