Freelance Infrastructure Finance Reporter (APAC Focus)

The Role: As a freelance infrastructure finance reporter based in Sydney, you will produce high-quality, exclusive journalism on infrastructure investment activity across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The role will focus on producing on-and-off record market intelligence focused on greenfield project finance, new project developments, public-private partnerships (PPP’s), infrastructure fund strategies, as well as break news on M&A and debt transactions — always ahead of public announcements. You will deliver both real-time reporting and deeper analysis for institutional investors, lenders, developers, and advisory firms. Core sector coverage includes: - Power generation (thermal, renewables, storage) and transmission - Energy transition and decarbonisation projects - Transport infrastructure (roads, rail, airports, ports) - Logistics and supply chain assets - Digital infrastructure (data centres, fibre, telecom towers) - Water and social infrastructure 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 Remuneration - This is a freelance position, with compensation structured on a per published article basis, with rates agreed in advance depending on the nature, exclusivity and complexity of the content - Pre-approved expenses incurred in the course of reporting — including travel to conferences, industry events, and interviews — will be reimbursed in line with agreed guidelines - Additional opportunities may be available for longer-form features, special reports, or commissioned analysis, subject to editorial requirements - Success candidates will be expected to sign a Confidential Non-Compete Agreement prior to commencement of work About us We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tr