Job Opening: Senior Reporter for UBM Asia (Hong Kong)

25 April 2011
Job Opening: Senior Reporter for UBM Asia (Hong Kong)
Owned by UBM listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia operates in 16 market sectors with headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia, including UBM China in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Beijing. We have over 200 products including trade fairs, conferences, trade publications, B2B/B2C portals and virtual event services. As Asia's leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in the two fastest growing markets in Asia: China and India, we stage the leading events of their kind across Asia. Our 150 events, 34 publications and 12 vertical portals serve a 1,000,000 plus quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world with high value face-to-face business-matching events, quality and instant news on market and industry trends and round-the-clock online trading networks and sourcing platforms. We have over 800 staff in 17 major cities across Asia, stretching from Japan to Turkey.

Senior Reporter (Print and Online)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

* Deliver timely reports and in-depth features for an international leading jewellery trade publication and its Chinese edition (both print and online)
* Research, conduct interviews and write articles and news on the jewellery industry with an Asian focus
* Assist on the launch of the websites, and produce online news content with the opportunity to learn video reporting and present multimedia reports
* Attend international trade fairs, conferences and seminars to build relationship with the trade
* Assist in the layout and design of editorial pages

Requirements

* Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or related disciplines
* At least 4 years of journalism experience, including online publishing
* Fluent in Chinese and English
* Ability to write in both English and Chinese
* A strong news sense and an eye for details
* Willing to travel
* Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
* Resourceful, diligent and a team player

Excellent compensation package will be offered to the right candidate. Please send detailed resume stating expected salary, available starting date and day-time contact number to applicant-hk@ubm.com

Candidates not notified within one month should consider their application unsuccessful. Personal data collected is solely for recruitment purposes and will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed after 3 months.

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Contact Information:

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Website: http://www.ubmasia.com/
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