Bloomberg Industry Group is going big in Texas. We are searching for a correspondent who can produce a daily newsletter aimed at legal professionals in the state. We want you to help us capture all the news that a professional would need to stay on top of one of the most dynamic—and fastest growing—legal markets in the country.
The ideal candidate will be able to write quickly and cleanly, bringing their unique voice and insights to what will be a signature newsletter. They will also be able to work collaboratively with other teams in a large newsroom with a national footprint. Working knowledge of the Texas legal industry—its biggest players and key topics—is critical, as is strong news judgment.
What you will do:
- Report and write news pieces, often on deadline, with an eye toward the daily newsletter.
- Cover news as it happens, including at courthouses, state legislatures, and other strategic locations within your assigned region.
- Pitch, develop and write analytical pieces and stories for the newsletter on complicated subjects like legal developments, making them accessible to readers
- Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.
- Establish strategic relationships with sources, editors, news desk, etc.
- Serve as a resource for other correspondents and Washington based reporters.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
You need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree with coursework in English or journalism preferred.
- 8-12 years’ experience in journalism, including at least one year reporting on subject areas covered by assigned publications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of journalism principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.
- The ability to cover events live as they happen and meet with sources in-person within the location being covered.
To apply, go here.
