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