Freelance Infrastructure Finance Reporter (APAC Focus)
Key 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
Required Skills, Experience and Qualifications: 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