Contribute to

Independent Journalism

in Maritime Asia

At Maritime Fairtrade, we champion ethical business practices and transparency in maritime Asia through independent, impactful
journalism.

Join us as an independent editor or journalist and make a difference by sharing your voice and expertise. While this is a voluntary role, it
provides a valuable opportunity to build your portfolio, gain exposure, and strengthen your resume for future opportunities with paid media organizations.

By contributing to Maritime Fairtrade, you become part of a community dedicated to advocating for integrity in the maritime
industry.

Ina Silverio, Philippines Correspondent

Hear from our correspondents

“I am able to write not only about the very urgent concerns of seafarers and their families but also about the issues that matter concerning politics, social welfare, communities resisting corruption and injustice. This is real Independent Journalism at work – shedding light on issues not covered by the mainstream media.”

Explore

Opportunities

Ready to join us? Choose a country below and start your journey.

Singapore

Generate ideas and write.

Malaysia

Pitch, Film and Write.

Indonesia

Excellent communication
and writing skills in English.

Thailand

Keen to create unique and quality content
targeted in
the maritime industry.

Vietnam

Strong research and storytelling abilities
with regional expertise.

Philippines

Write content about your
region for the News website.

Brunei

Deliver insightful articles on regional
maritime developments.

Myanmar

Produce compelling narratives
with attention to detail.

Cambodia

Produce outstanding textjournalism.

Laos

Skilled and resourceful writer.

China

Create comprehensive reports with cross-cultural communication skills.

Hong Kong (China)

Analyze trends and write in-depth features for international audiences.

South Korea

Expected to work independently.

Taiwan (China)

Include interviews, stories, commentary, editorial.

“Maritime Fairtrade has given me a front-row seat for a closer look at the industry. This allows me to fill the gap in Asian maritime journalism, and work on some of the most in-depth maritime stories in my country.”

Liz Lagniton, Philippines Correspondent

Social Media Specialist

Unleash your potential

If you have a knack for producing graphics and managing content on social media, join us today.

Written by our Asia correspondents

“Working at Maritime Fairtrade has opened up many opportunities for me. I learned how to deliver the best articles to our international readers from my highly experienced, reliable, and competent colleagues. Maritime Fairtrade guides and inspires me to become a better journalist and a maritime expert.

“Maritime Fairtrade’s commitment to independent journalism and transparency really helps journalists to share what really matters. And being part of Maritime Fairtrade also gives me the opportunity to reach a wider global audience and most importantly, to strongly uphold my independence as a journalist.”

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