Emma Irving
About Emma Irving
Emma Irving is the Asia News Editor at The Economist, a position she has held since 2023 in Hong Kong SAR. She has a background in journalism and research, having worked in various editorial roles and studied English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford.
Current Role at The Economist
Emma Irving serves as the Asia News Editor at The Economist, a position she has held since 2023. Based in Hong Kong SAR, she focuses on news coverage and analysis related to the Asia region. In addition to her role as Asia News Editor, she also works as a News Editor at The Economist in London, England, where she has been contributing since 2023.
Previous Experience in Editorial Roles
Prior to her current roles, Emma Irving worked at The Know as an Editor from 2020 to 2022, where she managed editorial content and strategy. She also held the position of Newsletter Editor at The Economist from 2022 to 2023, overseeing the publication's newsletter content. Earlier in her career, she was a Reporter at The Know from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed news articles and reports.
Background in Research and Analysis
Emma Irving has a background in research and analysis, having worked as a Data Analyst at Billion Dollar Boy from 2017 to 2018. She also served as a Researcher and Writer at History Hit for four months in 2019 and worked as a Researcher for Boundless Productions in the same year. These roles involved gathering information and producing content for various media platforms.
Educational Qualifications
Emma Irving studied at the University of Oxford, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her university education, she attended The Godolphin & Latymer School, completing the International Baccalaureate from 2006 to 2013. Her academic background has equipped her with strong analytical and writing skills.