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We are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile reporter to be based in our Seoul bureau and cover a broad swath of breaking developments out of the Korean Peninsula. The position reports to the Seoul bureau chief. You will relish jumping on fast-paced developments and quickly delivering stories across a wide range of topics from the latest AI chips at SK Hynix to Kim Jong Un’s newest weaponry. You will need a broad, deep source network, an eye for a sharp angle, and an ability to deliver clear, crisp English-language copy on breaking news deadlines. You will enjoy working closely with breaking news editors to confirm scoops, monitor local wires, and fire off market-moving headlines quickly and accurately.
We’ll trust you to:
Deliver accurate and concise stories under tight deadlines
Write stories mainly in English but also contribute to our Korean language service as needed
Generate instant analysis that don’t just focus on the “what happened” but also on the “why” and “so what”
Collaborate extensively with Seoul bureau colleagues covering government, technology, companies and financial markets while assisting breaking news editors monitor local wires.
Talk about your stories on Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Radio and Bloomberg Originals
You’ll need to have:
At least 2 years of experience in business journalism
Experience in real-time news environment
Ability to write quickly and clearly under deadline pressure
Fluency in both spoken and written English and Korean
Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization
To apply, go here.
