South Asia Correspondent

Job Description:

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an ambitious and versatile correspondent to cover the economy, society and geopolitics of South Asia, home to the world’s most populous country, two nuclear-armed nations and rapidly developing economies.

 

India, the giant of the region as one of the world’s largest economies and a leader of the developing world, is at a pivotal moment.

 

It faces fresh opportunities and challenges as artificial intelligence, demographic changes and geopolitics reshape both India and the world economy. It is generating fresh excitement in global business, as tech behemoths built giant data centers and companies like Apple expand their operations there as a hedge against growing tensions surrounding China.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consolidated power at home and has emerged as a global leader for countries seeking a third way between the U.S. and Chinese spheres of influence.

 

At the same time, New Delhi is grappling with a fractious relationship with the U.S. that, after years of warming ties, has been eroded by clashes over immigration, trade and energy. Meanwhile, tensions with China – both a major trading partner and a geopolitical rival - continue to simmer.

 

In the broader South Asia region, Pakistan is seeking to strike a balance between engagement with the U.S. and deep economic and military ties with China. Youth movements are challenging leaders in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal; Afghanistan continues to suffer the fallout from the U.S. war and the Taliban’s return to power.

 

A successful candidate will bring these business, political and societal themes to life through vivid, on-the-ground storytelling. You will work closely with colleagues in the region and beyond on one of today’s most consequential geopolitical stories. You will tell the stories through text, graphics, video, podcasts and photos.

You Will

• Identify emerging big-picture themes across South Asia’s political, economic and societal landscape, delivering stories with sweep and heft.

• Tell stories in ways that resonate with readers: through tightly written news pieces, ambitious enterprise, investigations, visuals, and collaborations with video, audio and graphics teams

• Break news and provide analysis on developments across politics, the economy, society, geopolitics and military affairs

• Report deeply on long-term changes in South Asia’s mood, political climate, economic condition and demography

• Work closely with editors and reporters in other bureaus and regions on globe-spanning stories

 

You Have

• A proven track record of high-impact reporting on politics, economics, business, or global affairs, ideally for a major news organization.

• The ability to move quickly on breaking news while maintaining accuracy, clarity and a strong sense of what matters most for readers.

• Strong enterprise-reporting skills and the ability to conceive and execute deeply reported articles and other signature features

• Strong communications skills and a proven ability to work across teams and geographies

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing how you would do the job, and five examples of your best work.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - News - WSJ

Job Category:

Editorial/Journalism

Union Status:

Non-Union role