Senior Editor, Editorial and Research

**Senior Editor, Editorial and Research**:
**Location**: Vietnam, HCMC, Hanoi
**Function**: Asia Briefing Editorial
**Role**: Research & Editorial

**Full time**

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 Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, China, India, and across the world.

Editorial analysts 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 Vietnam and ASEAN countries, China, and India.

**Responsibilities**:

- Monitor business, industry, economic, and financial news in Asian markets, with a focus primarily upon Vietnam.
- Create, pitch, and develop content ideas for the AB content network, primarily for Vietnam.
- Help to manage the weekly content schedule for VB.
- Draft and edit articles independently to a high professional standard for VB online publications, magazines, and business guides.
- Attend events, conferences, lectures, etc. in line with ongoing research or to produce business-relevant content.
- Execute magazine and guide production to deadline and work with stakeholders.
- Collaborate with design, digital marketing, and web development for publications.
- Work proactively with Vietnam local marketing, business intelligence, and service managers to ensure that content meets service requirements.

**Preferred qualifications and skills**:

- Excellent or native 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.)
- Minimum two years’ experience in formal research, analysis, editorial, and international business issues
- Demonstrable understanding and interest in Vietnam’s economic, regulatory, sector-wise, and international business environment
- Ability to produce professional research on complex issues and developments
- Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
- Interest in leading a well-known business publication in Vietnam
- Interest in working with a multinational corporation
- Preference will be given to current residents of Vietnam

Senior editors typically conduct research, manage interns, collaborate with technical service professionals, write at least three articles a week, and develop regional intelligence content and thematic specialization, such as content on tax, legal, regulatory, macroeconomic, trade, government policy, human resources, and payroll topics.

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.