📰 Job Title: Journalist – Rail News

Location: Remote / Hybrid
Job Type: Freelance / Part-Time / Full-Time
Industry: Media
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, or related field

🚆 About the Role

As a Journalist at Rail Asia, you will cover the most important developments in rail infrastructure, public transport, urban mobility, and industry innovation across Asia. From major government projects to emerging tech in high-speed rail, you’ll deliver sharp, engaging stories that inform and influence.

🔍 Responsibilities

• Report on rail, transport, and mobility news across Asia

• Research and write original articles, features, and analysis

• Interview policymakers, industry leaders, engineers, and innovators

• Monitor press releases, policy updates, tenders, and transport plans

• Ensure factual accuracy, journalistic integrity, and timely publishing

• Collaborate with editors and pitch relevant story ideas

• Attend events, site visits, or briefings (online or in-person)

✅ Requirements

• Degree in Journalism, Communications or a related discipline

• 2+ years of writing or reporting experience (transport or infrastructure is a plus)

• Strong command of English; other Asian languages a bonus

• Solid research, interviewing, and storytelling skills

• Understanding of transport, urban development, or government policy

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

💡 Bonus Points

• Experience writing for B2B audiences or trade media

• Familiarity with Southeast/East Asian transport markets

• SEO/digital publishing skills (WordPress, Substack, etc.)

🎁 What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements

• Regional travel opportunities to cover industry events

• Opportunities for career growth in a high-impact startup

• A voice in shaping Asia’s transport media landscape

🤝 Job Title: Partnership Manager

Location: Remote / Hybrid
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Industry: Media, B2B, Transportation, Events
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, or relevant field

🌐 About the Role

As a Partnership Manager at Rail Asia, you will lead our outreach to strategic partners including rail operators, government agencies, event organizers, and solution providers. You’ll develop collaborations that expand our brand reach, unlock business opportunities, and support our editorial and event goals.

🔍 Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with potential sponsors, media partners, and industry stakeholders

• Negotiate and secure partnerships for content, media coverage, and event exposure

• Manage partnership pipelines and reporting

• Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams for joint campaigns or initiatives

• Represent Rail Asia at conferences, summits, and networking events

• Drive awareness and brand visibility across the region

✅ Requirements

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

• 2+ years of experience in partnerships, sales, or business development

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Professional communication in English (written and verbal)

• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, startup environment

• Understanding of the transport or infrastructure sector is an advantage

💡 Bonus Points

• Previous experience with media, events, or trade publishing companies

• Familiarity with LinkedIn outreach, CRM tools, or partnership tracking

• Network in ASEAN, China, or South Asian rail or mobility sectors

🎁 What We Offer

• Remote flexibility and entrepreneurial culture

• Opportunity to shape strategic direction from day one

• Travel access to rail expos, summits, and partner events

• Attractive commission structure for successful deals

🎓 Job Title: Trainee – Management Internship

Location: Remote / Hybrid
Job Type: Internship (3–6 months)
Industry: Media, Transport Intelligence, Startups
Minimum Education: Final-year student or graduate in Business, Communications, Journalism, or related field

🚆 About the Role

Rail Asia is offering a dynamic Management Internship for aspiring professionals eager to experience the fast-paced world of transport media, market intelligence, and regional partnerships. This is your opportunity to contribute to real projects that influence decision-makers in Asia’s rail sector — while learning directly from our core team.

As a trainee, you’ll rotate across editorial, partnerships, research, and marketing units to gain holistic exposure to how a growing media-tech startup operates.

🎯 What You’ll Learn & Do

• Assist in editorial planning, article coordination, and research

• Support partnership tracking, client outreach, and communication follow-ups

• Participate in planning of media coverage for events and expos

• Contribute to research briefs, newsletters, and business insights

• Attend virtual meetings and contribute fresh ideas

• Help streamline internal operations using digital tools

✅ Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Business, Communications, Public Policy, Journalism, or similar

• Passion for transportation, media, or regional development

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take initiative

• Good communication skills (written & verbal)

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

• Bonus: Familiarity with rail or public transport systems

🌟 What You’ll Gain

• Certificate of completion & letter of recommendation

• Hands-on exposure to editorial, strategic, and partnership work

• Direct mentorship from Rail Asia’s leadership team

• Access to media passes for regional rail and mobility events

• Opportunity for full-time role consideration after internship

📬 How to Apply
Send your CV and a short paragraph on why you want to intern with Rail Asia to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Internship Application – [Your Name]