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