Energy and climate correspondent

Eco-Business is looking for a passionate and motivated journalist to join our editorial team and produce daily content on the latest sustainable development trends and news in Asia Pacific. We are looking for suitable candidates who will be based at our Singapore headquarters, covering news with a regional focus.  

The full-time role requires solid newsroom experience and impeccable English writing and speaking skills. Candidates who can demonstrate a strong grasp of energy and carbon markets development in the region as well as editorial project management skills will be prioritised. Candidates with related experience and have a proven track record in covering business and/or policy news will also be considered. You will work with a wide range of partners from public, private and multilateral organisations across the world.  

You must have an excellent news sense and work ethic, be disciplined and work to tight deadlines, be a team player, and possess a keen interest in sustainable development and how it relates to the business world. Photography, design skills and/or the ability to produce content across multimedia formats will be considered favourably.  

The role 

You will report to editors on the team and work with the wider editorial and EB  Studio team. The role requires a deep understanding of energy-related trends, regulations and policies. It also calls for cultivating key sources across various industries and candidates must possess the ability to explain complex topics in a simple and engaging way for Eco-Business readers.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Developing and pitching ideas for interesting and relevant news and feature stories for Eco-Business’s community of readers as well as filing assigned stories;  

• Writing and producing content across all our formats and platforms on relevant sustainable development issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region;  

• Working with the wider Eco-Business team on content production for our thought leadership activities where necessary;  

• Be up-to-speed on energy-related trends and regulations driving the market; 

• Managing deliverables for energy-related editorial projects; 

• Regularly break news on energy and carbon markets topics;  

• Work on insightful and high-impact investigative stories;  

• Possess exceptional source-building and networking skills;  

• Social media management, including publishing all your stories on social media, comments moderation;  

• Sourcing for and republishing opinion pieces and managing content partnerships with other publications where necessary. Assessing incoming editorial pitches for suitability for the Eco-Business Opinions section, and making edits where necessary;  

• Providing editorial support for Eco-Business projects and events, including writing press releases, copy for marketing collaterals, and event reports, proofreading documents and newsletters, social media posts, among others;  

• Some travel may be required occasionally. 

Requirements: 

• A keen interest in sustainable development issues. 

• A university degree in English, Literature, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies or any other relevant field. 

• At least two years of journalism experience in the newsroom of an established media outlet, or a freelancer with a portfolio of work published in reputable media outlets. Candidates with a strong portfolio of work on energy and climate-related coverage and/or analysis will be prioritised.  

• A proven track record of identifying and writing creative and original news stories, and successful follow-up to promote them among readers and social media users. 

• The ability to multi-task and cope with tight newsroom deadlines. 

• A keen eye for detail and accuracy, and strong written and spoken English language skills. 

• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and the willingness to contribute to the success of a growing and dynamic organisation. 

• Familiarity with photography and videography gear and production, design and web tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML and CSS, as well as social media and project management tools will be considered favourably.  

• A clear understanding of the Eco-Business brand and editorial principles. 

Only those with the required experience will be shortlisted for interviews. All shortlisted candidates will be required to take a writing and/or video test.  
 
To apply, please send an email with the role as the subject line, cover letter, CV, and links to samples of your work to Natasha van Cuylenburg (natasha.vancuylenburg@eco-business.com) and Ng Wai Mun (waimun.ng@eco-business.com).  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

About us 

Established in 2009, Eco-Business is an independent media and business intelligence company dedicated to sustainable development and ESG performance. 

We publish high-quality, trusted news and views in multimedia formats on business and policy developments around the world with a sustainability and ESG-focused lens. Our platform features more than a decade-long archive of information on sustainable development issues in the region and globally. 

Its content is categorised and searchable by the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and core sustainability topics, and it also provides a key platform for individuals and organisations to publish jobs, events, press releases, and research. 

We provide research and consulting on wide-ranging issues which create strategic value for our partners and clients. We also own and create thought-leadership platforms which inform policymaking, improve business practices and foster collaboration among different sectors. 

Over the past decade, our stories and initiatives have gained international recognition and won multiple regional and international awards. We are guided by the sole objective of generating positive impact for society and the environment. 

Eco-Business is headquartered in Singapore, with a presence in Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta, Beijing, Hong Kong, and correspondents in major cities across the region.  

Our partners include the world’s biggest brands, Fortune 500 companies, MNCs, governments, multilateral institutions, civil society organisations, and philanthropic foundations that are aligned with our values and mission.