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Bloomberg BNA seeks telecom/technology reporter

Bloomberg BNA seeks a reporter to cover telecommunications and technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employees of this classification perform the following, as assigned:

  • Cover assigned beat, including issues at the intersection of telecommunications, technology and the law
  • Develop and maintain sources in the government and private sector.
  • Originate, propose, and develop story ideas.
  • Consistently break news and deliver high-impact news and analytical stories for Bloomberg BNA and other Bloomberg platforms
  • File breaking news alerts
  • Propose and help develop graphics, charts, and other visual story elements.
  • Remain current on issues and developments related to assigned beat(s) and publication
  • Write or contribute to daily morning email newsletter.
  • Coordinate activities with other BBNA reporters and editors who cover related beats
  • Participate in video and podcast interviews.
  • Stay abreast of and effectively use electronic resources and other tools to perform the job effectively
  • Participate in media interviews and industry events as a Bloomberg BNA representative.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

2 years’ experience in journalism; demonstrated ability to report and write news stories and features under deadline; working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques; 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; proficiency in MS Office; ability to use BBNA publishing tools and other technology effectively with BBNA training; excellent proofreading skills;; bachelor’s degree with coursework in English or journalism, telecommunications or technology reporting experience and multimedia experience preferred. Candidates are required to pass a test for this position.

To apply, go here.

Chris Roush

Chris Roush was the dean of the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. He was previously Walter E. Hussman Sr. Distinguished Professor in business journalism at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a former business journalist for Bloomberg News, Businessweek, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Tampa Tribune and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He is the author of the leading business reporting textbook "Show me the Money: Writing Business and Economics Stories for Mass Communication" and "Thinking Things Over," a biography of former Wall Street Journal editor Vermont Royster.

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