Job Description
Bloomberg News is looking for a dynamic, versatile, and passionate journalist to join our Breaking News team in New York. You should have a broad interest in all kinds of news from around the world, with the ability to digest surprises quickly and tell the real-time client what they need to know, now. You embrace challenges, can make split-second decisions, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are an effective communicator across a global newsroom.As first responders to news both expected and not, you will be lightning fast and innovative on anticipating where and how news will break next. You must be adept at navigating various sources of information, especially social media, with an awareness of the advantages and pitfalls of each. You'll need to be sensitive to the needs of equities-focused clients in particular, and ensure that Bloomberg is covered on anything that may move stock prices and macro markets. You will also take the initiative to discover breaking news wherever it occurs, by leveraging your expertise and the exciting technologies available at Bloomberg
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience
Strong familiarity with social media and ability to evaluate the credibility of information from such sourcesExperience covering financial and business news
