Dezan Shira & Associates (DSA) is a specialist foreign direct investment practice with a pan-Asia presence. The firm has grown into one of Asia's most versatile full-service consultancies with over 25 offices in China, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, India, and across the world.
Editorial Associate work within the firm’s Asia Briefing (AB) Editorial & Research team to monitor and analyze foreign investment and business-related information and write, edit, and publish business intelligence targeted for foreign investors with planned or existing operations in emerging Asia. AB publishes business news and analysis, including articles and magazines covering legal, tax, and operational advisory for its audiences of international corporate investors interested in China, Vietnam, ASEAN Countries, and India.
We are currently recruiting an editorial and research associate in our China Briefing publication team, which provides a leading source of China business news and analysis. This role combines aspects of journalism, business consulting, and legal/taxation services to produce client reports and public-facing print products with an emphasis on the practical side of doing business in China. We are interested in meeting candidates that would like to apply themselves in an entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
Monitor business, industry, economic, and financial news in Asian markets (China, Vietnam, India, other ASEAN countries, etc.)
Create, pitch, and develop content ideas for AB content network
Draft and edit articles independently to a high professional standard for online publications, magazines or business guides
Occasionally attend lectures or events in line with ongoing research
Execute magazine and guide production to deadline and work with stakeholders
Collaborate with design, digital marketing, and web development for publications
Work proactively with local marketing, business intelligence, and service managers to ensure that content meets service requirements
Editorial and researching associate typically conduct research, write at least two articles a week, and develop regional and thematic specializations. The position is an ideal opportunity for individuals that would like to work in a positive, constructive, and supportive environment.
DSA is committed to maintaining a diverse work environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. DSA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Applications should include a cover letter that does not exceed 300 words (please indicate dates of availability) and a CV that does not exceed two pages. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a writing sample and complete a short writing exercise.
Preferred qualifications and skills:
Excellent level of English writing, reading and comprehension skills
Excellent communication skills
Educational background in Journalism, PR & Communications, Business, Law, Economics, Regional or Political Studies; A background in tax may be an asset
Ability to produce professional research on complex issues and developments
Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
Demonstrable interest and understanding of China and its regulatory or business environment
Interest in leading a well-known business publication in Asia (China, Vietnam, India, other ASEAN countries, etc.)
Interest in working with a multinational corporation
Dezan Shira & Associates is a pan-Asia, multi-disciplinary professional services firm, providing legal, tax and operational advisory to international corporate investors. Operational throughout China, ASEAN, India, and the Middle East, our mission is to guide foreign companies through Asia’s complex regulatory environment and assist them with all aspects of establishing, maintaining and growing their business operations in the region.
With more than 30 years of on-the-ground experience and a large team of lawyers, tax experts and auditors, in addition to researchers and business analysts, we are your partner for growth in Asia. Originally incorporated in Hong Kong in 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates is in its third decade of operations and has subsequently grown to support 35 offices and over 350 staff in our operations throughout China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, and Vietnam together with our alliance partners in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Our firm also maintains client liaison offices in the United States and Europe.
We are members of the Leading Edge Global Alliance, giving us further access to another 620 offices across another 100 countries. This means we can handle multi-jurisdictional clients as a one-stop-shop. Dezan Shira & Associates also publishes significant and well received business intelligence about each of the markets and disciplines in which it operates through its publishing subsidiary Asia Briefing Ltd.
Established in 1999, Asia Briefing Ltd. is dedicated to providing individuals and enterprises with the latest business and regulatory news as well as expert commentary relating to conducting business in emerging Asia.
Website
https://www.dezshira.com
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