Careers
Work on stories
that matter
We're a small team building something meaningful. If you care about Asian journalism, we'd love to hear from you.
Editorial freedom
We trust our writers. Pitch any story within our beat and we'll work with you to make it the best it can be.
Remote-first
Our team works from across Asia and the diaspora. We care about output, not office hours.
Mission-driven
Every person on our team genuinely believes in the importance of independent Asian journalism.
Open Positions
Staff Writer — Culture & Arts
Full-time · Remote (Asia/Global)
We're looking for a passionate culture writer to cover Asian cinema, visual arts, literature, and heritage across the continent. You should be a sharp reporter and a clear, engaging writer with deep roots in Asian cultural life.
- 2+ years journalism or long-form writing experience
- Strong understanding of Asian arts and culture
- Fluency in an Asian language a plus
- Published clips required
Freelance Food Writer
Freelance · Asia-based
Wika Mag is building out its food coverage and looking for knowledgeable, opinionated food writers who can report from anywhere across Asia. Restaurant reviews, food history, ingredient deep-dives — all welcome.
- Demonstrated food writing experience
- Based anywhere in Asia
- Reliable, deadline-oriented
- Competitive per-piece rates
Social Media & Community Manager
Part-time · Remote
Help us grow and engage our community across Instagram, TikTok, and X. You'll be the voice of Wika Mag online — sharp, warm, and plugged into what Asian readers are talking about.
- Experience managing social accounts for a media brand
- Excellent written English; an Asian language a plus
- Data-literate (Meta/TikTok analytics)
- 20 hours/week commitment
Don't see your role?
We always welcome speculative applications from exceptional journalists, designers, and engineers who believe in what we're building.
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