Jing Yang

“There was the itch to learn about the world and how it actually operated,” said Jing, who joined The Information in August 2023, reflecting on her career moves. 

“As a reporter covering business and finance, oftentimes it can feel like we are always an outsider looking in, and over time naturally you’d develop the curiosity and desire to want to be part of what you cover, instead of just looking from the sidelines,” she added.

“That said, what I learnt from my two stints outside of journalism is that: first, if you are a good reporter, you can do well in other fields too; second, I returned as a much better reporter because I’ve gained first-hand knowledge of how things work.”

Jing always knew she wanted to pursue business reporting when she was studying at the JMSC and was grateful that “the MJ program prepared me as a real-world business and financial reporter.”

“I still remember the initial days into my first job after graduation, I didn’t feel what I had to do in the newsroom was that different from the class assignments I was given during the program,” she said.

As the Asia bureau chief, Jing still does reporting, but is also busy managing a team of reporters in Asia. “As I step into a managerial role, I feel equally proud when the reporters in my bureau broke major stories,” she said.

“Being able to pass on my experiences and offer advice to younger reporters to help them grow is just as important as my personal growth, which is also, in my view, the best way to repay those who helped me when I was a junior reporter.”