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BNN Bloomberg seeks an anchor/reporter in Toronto

Do you thrive in a live, breaking news environment?  Do you have an in-depth knowledge of business news and a passion for reporting on finance, economics, and markets?  If so, BNN Bloomberg has an opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:   

  • Research, report, interview and present business news stories
  • Anchor and host shows, report stories and segments
  • Conduct live interviews with CEOs, economists, money managers and politicians
  • Provide live market updates that explain the price action on Bay and Wall Streets
  • Handle breaking news, including earnings reports, mergers & acquisitions and major corporate developments
  • Provide business coverage of top stories for CTV News affiliate stations, including both live and pre-taped segments for television and radio
  • Work with newsroom management, show producers and segment producers to shape the content and focus of a live, daily show
  • Contribute written content for the BNN Bloomberg website
  • Be a leader and mentor to staff in the newsroom
  • Participate in the editorial process including idea generation and guest leads
  • Ensuring content exceeds all editorial and industry standards

Qualifications:       

  • Outstanding knowledge of business, finance, and economics
  • 5+ years of Markets and/or journalism experience
  • A track-record for contextualising stories and highlighting why a story is important
  • Great on-camera presence (5+ years experience)
  • A self-starter who is eager to contribute content on multiple platforms (TV, digital, radio)
  • A team player who gives and receives feedback well
  • A journalist who is committed to the highest industry and ethical standards
  • A journalism and/or business degree will be considered an asset, as well as financial industry experience

Bilingualism is an asset (English and French); adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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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