Bloomberg Opinion Editor - London
London
Posted Jan 15, 2020 - Requisition No. 80730
Bloomberg is one of the biggest financial and business news organisations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis and commentary on financial markets. We're looking for an editor to work with a team of Opinion columnists producing fast commentary on major business, finance and markets stories. This position will require an experienced editor, someone adept at honing articles in real time -- and with the expertise and leadership skills to help guide coverage.
We'll trust you to:
- Work with specialized columnists to conceive, refine and publish Opinion articles on the most important stories of the day
- Be skilled at using different formats, including graphics
- Collaborate with colleagues in Asia and worldwide
- Commission articles from outside writers and develop new columnists
- Have the capacity and interest to edit long-form journalism
You'll need to have:
- A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting data
- Several years' experience in financial journalism, some of it ideally in a commentary role
- Excellent language skills, including the ability to elevate already strong writing
- Exceptional attention to detail
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are. In the meantime, feel free to have a look at this:
https://www.bloomberg.com/careers
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Opening date: 15th January 2020
Closing date: 12th February 2020
Compensation: Competitive salary plus benefits