Bloomberg News is seeking a reporter or editor for speed desk duties in its London bureau.
The successful applicant will thrive in a fast, high-pressure environment and have a good understanding of business and general-interest topics, ranging from economic statistics, debt markets, company earnings, stock market reports, merger and acquisition news and politics to natural disasters and strikes. She or he will be comfortable with sending fast, accurate headlines on breaking news.
Responsibilities also include liaising with others on the speed desk and with other teams, writing brief reports of breaking news and monitoring competitors.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
-Financial or business journalism experience is desirable
-Experience of working in a real-time news environment is desirable
-Experience of working to short deadlines in a busy environment is essential
-Knowledge of a major European language preferable
To apply, go here.
