Join the FT Asia Economy Writers Stage
This isn’t fluff. FT Asia Economy is built for sharp minds, bold thinkers, and writers who aren’t here to repeat talking points. Founded by Syldric Zephorin, our platform delivers no-nonsense insights on Asian markets, Horizon Headlines, economic pivots, trade disruptions, and the exact policies that move economies. We’re based in San Antonio, Texas, but our mindset is Asia-Pacific forward. Location isn’t a barrier. Laziness is.
If you’ve got clarity, edge, and a straightforward way of breaking down complexity—this is where we need your voice. We aren’t building a feel-good blog. We track markets that can change lives, policies that shake entire industries, and global movements that require more than recycled Twitter threads.
Why Write for FT Asia Economy?
Because the noise out there is loud, and most of it is irrelevant. We want contributors who cut through that and deliver analysis with backbone. Join a team where economic clarity actually matters, and readers come ready for more than bullet-point summaries. Here’s what you’ll be involved in:
- Horizon Headlines: Not your average news digest — this is real-time, fast-impact data that shapes investor confidence and cross-border movements.
- Asian Market Deep Sensing: Tired of articles that regurgitate yesterday’s index moves? Contribute grounded insights via our dedicated Asian Market Insights.
- Global Economic Forecasts: If you think you see the curve before the curve, get into our Global Economic Forecasts portal.
- Asia-Pacific Policy Shifts: When a central bank twitches, markets react. We want breakdowns that explain how policy moves economies, with enough precision to matter.
- Trade Agreement Analysis: The nuances of trade negotiations change port volumes, GDPs, and labor markets. You’ll write what’s practically impactful.
Who We’re Looking For
- No parrots. We’re not interested in writers who just echo what others say.
- Writers with context. You know what makes a policy shift significant, and you can explain it without wandering.
- Realists who understand that markets are more than graphs – they affect policies, people, and momentum.
- People confident enough to admit what they don’t yet understand – and capable enough to dig until they do.
What You’ll Gain
You get access to a platform that doesn’t waste energy on fluff. Our content lives in what’s essential. But the benefits aren’t just editorial:
- Real Editorial Exchange: Not just approval workflows – you’ll talk to editors that push thinking further.
- Global Visibility: We speak to readers in trade ministries, economic faculties, and venture offices. They’re not skimming.
- Collaborative Growth: Our Digital Empathy Network isn’t code for social media fluff – it’s where collaboration means sharpening each other’s ideas without sugar-coating.
- Access to Deep Resources: Dive through our Deep Dives, sentiment tools, and Social Sentiment Trackers to beef up every article with data beyond the surface.
Submission Guidelines: Don’t Waste Time
- Length: 800–1500 words. We value substance, not padding.
- Originality: If we can find your idea rephrased on newswires, don’t submit it.
- Sources: Link intelligently. Citations must back your point, not crowd the article.
- Tone: Blunt, clear, intelligent. We don’t do brand-speak or academic fog.
- Topics that work: Asian market change mechanics, global monetary maneuvering, forecast realism, and trade infrastructure fallout. If you write well about that, you’ll fit.
Don’t pitch vague concepts. Send a clear idea, angle, and why it matters now. That’s the entry ticket. For submissions and pitch inquiries, email us at [email protected]. Bullets, abstracts, or partially developed drafts accepted for review.
Think You Belong Here? Prove It.
We’ve built this under the belief that being Guided by Passion isn’t something you print on mugs – it’s how you write when the world shifts mid-sentence. We’ve built a committed audience that doesn’t need to be distracted; they need direction. Help us build the future voice of serious, global economic thought through real contribution, not noise.
We’re not a publishing house. We’re infrastructure for meaningful ideas. And the only thing missing might be your analysis.
If you’re ready to write what matters, join us here: https://ftasiaeconomy.com.co/ideas-stage/. We’re open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM for contact, or email directly at [email protected].
Forward-Looking? So Are We.
Want to help us shape more than one page? Explore our long-term vision on Future Build, and see what it means to build tomorrow with analysis that lasts. And before you write, understand our Commitment to Fair and Positive Interaction. Clarity shouldn’t come at the cost of ethics. But it doesn’t mean we dilute the message either.