The Company

Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The company's strength - delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately - is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 300,000 subscribers globally. Bloomberg's enterprise solutions build on the company's core strength, leveraging technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government and Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the company provides data, news and analytics to decision makers in industries beyond finance. And Bloomberg News, delivered through television, radio, mobile, the Internet and two magazines, Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Markets, covers the world with more than 2,300 news and multimedia professionals at 146 bureaus in 72 countries. Headquartered in New York, Bloomberg employs more than 13,000 people in 185 locations around the world.

The Role

Bloomberg is seeking a talented editor to cover lobbying and lobbyists. This editor will track the impact of the influence community at the intersection of government and business. This editor will pay particular attention to the role of money and influence in shaping policy decisions in legislation, regulation and government spending. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of lobbying, lobbyists, campaign finance and the Federal Election Commission. This editor should have at least five years of experience in business or government journalism, such as for a financial newspaper or real-time news service, and be able to produce clear, concise, and accurate copy under deadline pressure. This editor will work well with other editors, reporters and analysts, and be able to understand and analyze government and industry data. Additional responsibilities include:

• Coordinating coverage with Bloomberg News teams and identifying relevant Bloomberg content
• Working closely with product development, R&D and data teams
• Managing and optimizing processes and procedures
• Providing insights and perspective on the role of money and influence in Washington



Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least five years of business and government journalism experience with a proven track record of success
• Experience working in a real-time news environment is desirable
• Deep knowledge of lobbying from a government and business perspective
• Experience in database journalism
• Experience covering government and business

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to deliver information accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to think quickly to provide insights and perspective into agency actions
• Demonstrable attention to detail and organizational skills
• An entrepreneurial, innovative and energetic approach to the job
• A good communicator, collaborator and team player
• Knowledge of the government, economy, financial markets and industry