Bloomberg Government is looking for an enterprising reporter to cover congressional leadership and the budget and appropriations process, which recent weeks have once again reminded us is never dull. This person should have experience breaking news and building sources on Capitol Hill, be able to help our team’s coverage stand out in a competitive environment, and help readers make sense of what’s happened and anticipate what’s around the corner.
Job Description:
- Demonstrated ability to report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline.
- Working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Ability to use Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools and other technology effectively with Bloomberg Industry Group training.
- Excellent proofreading skills.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in English or journalism preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in journalism, including at least one year reporting on subject areas covered by assigned publications.
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Chris RoushChris 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.