Correspondent (South Asia), CNA DIGITAL (2 -Year Contract)

Responsibilities

The Karachi correspondent will report on business, tech, economic, and social issues in Pakistan for CNA Digital, with some of their work also appearing on CNA's TV and radio platforms. Along with developments in Karachi, the correspondent will also be involved in covering news elsewhere in Pakistan and South Asia as CNA expands its presence in the region.

Scope Of The Role

The successful candidate will be expected to monitor and research news developments and produce deliverables under the supervision of Singapore-based desk editors, while working alongside colleagues from CNA TV International. The job will include day-to-day editorial deliverables, planning, travel, and external engagement to drive coverage of Pakistan and the wider South Asia region.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor news developments in Pakistan and the region; provide prompt, concise, and accurate updates to guide editorial decisions. Oversee the planning of Pakistan-related coverage and deliverables for stories, series, and events.
• Produce a steady supply of original, value-added, and impactful stories that also meet the highest editorial standards. Output should run a full gamut of story formats, from news, features and analysis to commentaries and special projects.
• File deliverables under the guidance of Singapore-based desk editors. These can include (but will not be limited to): live hits, news stories, feature packages, multi-part feature series, in-depth planning of coverage.
• Build up a reliable network of government officials, businesspeople, private-sector professionals, and analysts; work with CNA's existing partners in Pakistan.
• Liaise with Pakistani officials inside and outside of Pakistan, with care and caution always taken to properly and professionally represent CNA as part of Mediacorp, Singapore's largest content creator and national media network.
• Exercise sound judgment in identifying possible story ideas from news developments that will be interesting and impactful for CNA's audience.
• Travel around Karachi or outside of the Pakistani city as required and be prepared to work irregular hours.
• Provide suggestions to senior editors in forward planning of major events
• Ability to produce content spanning various platforms such as digital, TV, or radio a plus
• Contribute to CNA's efforts in adopting new technology, social media tools
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 7 years as full-time journalist in Pakistan, covering Karachi as a plus.
• Strong network of contacts in Pakistan.
• A news junkie with a keen interest in the news/current affairs agenda in Pakistan and across Asia.
• Outstanding writing skills, newsgathering abilities, and a tenacious spirit.
• A sound understanding of geopolitical sensitivities, and awareness of potential red lines.
• Native-level proficiency in English, fluency in Urdu is essential.
• An independent operator with solid inter-personal skills who can also be a strong team player.
• Prior experience in working with visuals/AI/social media tools a plus.
• Prepared to work irregular shifts, including on weekends and public holidays.
• This position will be based in Karachi.