Bloomberg BNA seeks a reporter to cover developments in securities regulation. This reporter will be expected to research and write news stories and features about developments in securities regulation and policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employees of this classification perform most of the following, as assigned:
- Develop and cover assigned beat.
- File breaking news alerts, updates as warranted during the day and final write-throughs.
- Develop and maintain sources in the government and private sector.
- Originate, propose, and develop story ideas.
- Report, research, and write news stories and features (including scoops, as well as complex and/or analytical pieces).
- Report on securities enforcement, legislation and regulation.
- Remain current on issues and developments related to policy.
- Coordinate activities with other BBNA reporters and editors who cover related beats.
- Stay abreast of and effectively use electronic resources and other tools to perform the job effectively.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
3+ years’ experience in journalism, including at least one year reporting on subject areas covered by assigned publications; ability to report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline; Working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques; ability to develop and cover a beat, including developing sources, developing story ideas, and conducting interviews; knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes; ability to attend outside meetings, hearings, news events, etc., and to report on them clearly and accurately for deadline; proficient in MS Office; ability to use BBNA publishing tools and other technology effectively with BBNA training; and excellent proofreading skills. Bachelor’s with coursework in English or journalism and/or J.D. preferred.
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