Southeast Asia Correspondent

The Wall Street Journal is seeking an ambitious and versatile correspondent to cover the evolving geopolitics and security dynamics of Southeast Asia. Home to some of the world’s most vibrant and fastest growing economies, Southeast Asia has also become the focus of intense global power competition, with China, the U.S. and increasingly Russia working to secure their respective spheres of influence. Conflicting claims and increased militarization of the South China Sea have generated tensions among major powers over a vitally important trade route, presenting serious military and diplomatic challenges for Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam. At the same time, the U.S. military is overhauling its force structure to meet the challenge of China’s increasingly assertive military posture in the Pacific. That comes just as the Trump administration is reassessing its relationships with longtime allies, creating new uncertainty for the region. The ideal candidate for this position has excellent analytical skills and the storytelling chops to bring geostrategic and defense stories to life for the Journal’s global audience. You would work closely with colleagues in the region and beyond on one of today’s most consequential geopolitical stories. You will: Be a key member of a flexible team that is focused on ambitious and distinctive work; In consultation with your editor, identify big targets for your reporting that lead to a cohesive body of work on your beat; Produce in-depth enterprise and exclusive stories; Identify novel ways to tell stories, including through graphics, photos, videos and podcasts; Work closely with editors and reporters in other bureaus and regions on globe-spanning stories; You have: The skills and instincts to jump on news, writing stories quickly and cleanly, including when necessary outside your core beat; 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 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 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 Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News. This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day. Req ID: 47920#J-18808-Ljbffr