AFP is looking for a dynamic and experienced editor to join its English-language news desk at its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong.

Agence France-Presse (AFP), one of the world’s leading news agencies, is looking for a dynamic, experienced editor to join its English-language newsdesk at its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong.
The desk produces multimedia stories for AFP’s global audience. While there is a primary focus on the Asia-Pacific, desk editors will also become involved in stories from around the globe at short notice or on dedicated shifts covering other world regions.

The role is primarily to edit and write text copy to world-class standards, while embedding AFP’s rich visual content into multimedia formats.

The role can lead to reporting assignments and longer-term correspondent postings, as well as opportunities to work across the organisation’s other editorial departments.

We are looking for a journalist with exemplary writing and multimedia skills, excellent news judgement and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic newsroom.

Desk candidate must be flexible and nimble, able to turn to breaking news, longer news wraps and short explainer formats, as well as in-depth features and analysis pieces.

In any one shift, editor may need to turn their attention from a conflict story to one on climate change, then diversity, technology, sport, lifestyle, or any other of the many and varied subjects that all our media clients demand that we cover.

Good diplomatic skills are also essential, with editor required to communicate with, and edit copy from, junior reporters and experienced bureau chiefs around the region – ranging from Auckland to Afghanistan.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record in journalism, with experience of handling and editing top global stories to real-time deadlines. Knowledge of French would be a major advantage. Knowledge of Asian affairs and other foreign languages are desirable.

The desk operates 365 days a year, from 7am to midnight. Candidates must be willing to work shifts within these timeframes and on weekends.