Tech Reporter, Asia

About The Role

The Information is seeking a sharp intrepid reporter to cover tech in Asia at a moment when Chinese tech companies are making great strides in developing AI models and narrowing the gap with the U.S. The U.S. and China are locked in a race to dominate everything from AI to semiconductors and robotics. The outcome of that race will have profound ramifications in Asia and the rest of the world. Both U.S. and Chinese companies are aggressively expanding AI infrastructure and courting customers in Southeast Asia which is shaping up to be another important pole in the global tech landscape.

In the meantime technology in the age of generative AI has been evolving at an unprecedented pace. And the increasingly polarized world makes the consideration for each company and each government even more complicated and at higher stakes. If youre energized by these topics this beat has your name on it. Youll report and write stories packed with original reporting and news for a smart influential audience that wants to understand not just what is happening but who is driving it and why it matters.

In collaboration with newsrooms in San Francisco and New York The Informations Asia team has broken numerous agenda-setting scoops and published deeply reported features that shaped policymaking in both the U.S. and Asia. Our work has earned recognition from The Society of Publishers in Asia Awards and the Sabew Awards. This is an opportunity for a self-motivated reporter with a hunger for news curiosity for business and technology and a collaborative spirit to work alongside some of the best editors and reporters in the industry.

What Youll Do

• Build an extensive source network among tech companies startup entrepreneurs their investors customers and suppliers.
• Deliver a combination of shorter scoops and newsy feature stories on a regular cadencebetween 2 and 3 stories a month.
• Collaborate widely with The Informations editors and other reporters drawing on the collective wisdom and knowledge of Silicon Valleys most authoritative newsroom.
• Appear on TITV The Informations daily live video show to discuss your stories and other topics on your beat.
• Participate in other newsroom initiatives such as The Information 50.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience working in a newsroom environment.
• Proven track record of breaking news and writing compelling features ideally about Asia tech.
• A willingness to work closely with editors to craft high-impact stories that live up to The Informations brand of exclusive journalism. You should thrive in an environment in which you will be collaborating closely with editors and reporters to deliver the best possible stories.
• A bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Based in Singapore or Hong Kong. (Applicants in Singapore must be eligible to live and work in the country. )

What success looks like in your first 6 months:

• Youll hit the ground running publishing within your first month. By six months youll have established yourself on the beatproducing well-read stories that are closely followed by competitors and spark conversation among our subscribers on social media and beyond.
  
  

Why Join Us

At The Information youll have the opportunity to work with a team of passionate professionals shaping the future of tech and business journalism. Were committed to fostering a collaborative inclusive environment where innovative ideas thrive. If youre excited about the chance to inform the most sophisticated audience in tech and business and help grow a brand thats setting the standard for quality journalism wed love to hear from you.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families including:

• Company-paid medical dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• Medical coverage that includes fertility care and $0 copays for in-office mental health visits with in-network providers
• Paid parental leave to support and empower new parents
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 401(k) plan or the equivalent local pension scheme with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Fitness and wellness stipend to encourage a healthy lifestyle
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• A supportive inclusive and diverse work environment with a zero-tolerance policy for harassment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We are committed to diversity and to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages.