Bloomberg seeks economics reporter in Washington

Bloomberg News is looking for an economics reporter to work in Washington on the U.S. Economic Indicators Team.

The person will cover data releases and write enterprise stories highlighting the most compelling themes influencing the world’s largest economy.

Qualifications:
– An aptitude with words and numbers is necessary to succeed.
– The candidate should be able to turn complex data into a narrative accessible to market professionals and casual readers, should be able to work under tight deadlines and should be willing to collaborate with a team of dedicated reporters on breaking news and influencing decision makers.
– Knowledge of digital platforms and the ability to develop graphics is also a plus.
– 3+ years of business journalism experience.

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.