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Freelance Infrastructure Finance Reporter (APAC Focus)

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Hybrid (Sydney)Journalist ContractorPosted 3mo ago

About the role

Freelance infrastructure finance reporter based in Sydney, covering infrastructure investment activity across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region with an emphasis on greenfield project finance, PPPs, M&A, and debt transactions for institutional audiences.

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

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

Skills

Required:Financial journalismExclusive reportingSource developmentIndustry knowledgeCommunication

Benefits

  • Flexible freelance role with autonomy over content generation and workflow
  • Strong exposure to Australia’s active infrastructure investment market
  • 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
  • Pre-approved travel expenses reimbursed in line with guidelines
  • Potential for longer-form features, special reports, or commissioned analysis
  • Confidential Non-Compete Agreement required prior to commencement
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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