Energy Markets Reporter
Houston, TX
Posted Mar 27, 2009 - Requisition No. 23246
The Company
Few organizations can keep up with the fast-paced, 24/7 nature of today's media coverage; even fewer can claim to have helped shape it. Bloomberg has long been a leading source of data and news and presents one of the most challenging environments in financial journalism. Bloomberg offers a unique opportunity to produce real-time stories that shape the markets and our world.
The Role
Bloomberg News seeks a reporter in its Houston office to join its energy markets team to help with coverage of refineries and the oil business. Knowledge of the economy, financial markets and business is essential, and at least five years of business writing experience at a major newspaper or wire service is preferred. The successful applicant will break news under real-time deadline pressure and will work on enterprise stories and features. The candidate should be comfortable working within a team environment.
***Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Experience working in a real-time news environment
- Ability to write quickly and concisely under deadline pressure
- Minimum of five years of business journalism experience at a major newspaper or wire service is preferred