Job Description:

Real-Time News Reporter, APAC (Japanese Speaking)Location:

Singapore |Hybrid: 3 days in-office

Dow Jones Newswires is seeking a versatile, fast-paced reporter for our Asia-Pacific news hub in Singapore. You will join a premier team of journalists fueling our real-time news and analysis service for financial professionals globally. This is an exciting opportunity to write market-leading breaking news for Dow Jones, the global authority in business journalism and publisher of The Wall Street Journal.

The Role: Real-Time Coverage

You will monitor a fast-moving stream of press releases, websites, and data to identify and publish forward-looking details in real time. Your work will evolve rapidly from quick-fire, market-moving headlines to punchy short stories and deeper thematic analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Real-Time Identification: Use exceptional news judgment to identify and prioritize news of importance to professionals from a wealth of available content.

• Rapid Analysis: Summarize complex corporate news into smart briefs and subsequent analysis of what the news means for investors.

• Global Collaboration: Work seamlessly with reporters and editors across Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal globally.

• Journalistic Integrity: Uphold Dow Jones standards and ethics while maintaining a well-honed sense of urgency and accuracy.

What You Bring

• Language: Professional fluency in both English and Japanese is essential for coverage of Japanese companies.

• Experience: 2–3 years of relevant journalism or financial markets experience.

• Skills: A strong grasp of corporate earnings statements, economic data, and financial regulation.

• Mindset: Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and remain calm under the pressure of a high-volume, real-time newsroom.

What We Offer

• Professional Training: Comprehensive coaching on financial analysis, newsroom tools, and world-class reporting standards.

• Flexible Hybrid Work: A balanced schedule requiring3 days per week in our Singapore office, providing both team collaboration and remote focus.

• Global Impact: Your headlines will be the first word on market-moving events for the world’s most influential investors.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and work samples by March 27.

• Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy
• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

• Dow Jones
• News
• WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role