ion - Freelance Infrastructure Finance Reporter (APAC Focus)

Sydney+ Equity2mo ago

In Office APAC Banking Government Financial Analyst Commodities Broker Reporting Fundraising

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial journalism, ideally covering infrastructure finance, energy or project finance markets • Strong track record of breaking exclusive stories and developing proprietary angles • Established network of sources across Australian and/or APAC infrastructure markets • Solid understanding of: • Project finance and PPP structures • Debt and equity capital markets • Australian infrastructure policy and regulatory environment • Excellent written and spoken English • Highly self-motivated, proactive and persistent in sourcing stories • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • Willingness to travel across Australia and APAC for key industry events

Responsibilities

• Produce a consistent pipeline of exclusive articles and analysis on infrastructure finance transactions and investment trends in Australia and APAC • Break news on project finance deals, M&A processes, debt/equity fundraising, and secondary market activity • Build and maintain a strong regional network of sources including: • Project developers and sponsors • Infrastructure and pension funds • Banks and private credit investors • Government stakeholders and policymakers • Legal and financial advisors • Interview senior decision-makers, including C-suite executives, fund managers and originators • Attend key industry conferences, investor days and market events across Australia and Asia-Pacific • Deliver timely, accurate reporting under deadline pressure • Provide forward-looking insight on policy shifts, regulatory developments and market dynamics • Collaborate with editors, analysts and other contributors where relevant • ## Other Features • Flexible freelance role with autonomy over content generation and workflow • Strong exposure to one of the world’s most active infrastructure investment markets (Australia) • Opportunity to build a high-value niche in energy transition, PPPs, and institutional capital flows • Ability to shape editorial focus based on sector expertise and contacts