Bloomberg TV seeks Asia managing editor in Hong Kong

Bloomberg Television is seeking a Managing Editor to oversee editorial and newsgathering across Asia. The role is based in our Hong Kong hub and reports to our global head of newsgathering and content.

The Managing Editor is a high-paced role that requires an individual able to think on their feet, distill information and communicate clearly. You will be responsible for providing editorial direction and support to the newsroom, for forward planning and assignments, for managing field productions across Asia and for driving visual storytelling. You should have a deep understanding and knowledge of business news and the ability to bring regional stories alive for a global audience. You will have a strong grasp of TV newsroom planning and coordinating with multiple stakeholders across platforms. You will thrive under the pressure of deadlines and be willing to jump into the trenches during breaking news. As Managing Editor you’ll need to help steer the experienced while nurturing emerging talent, helping them to grow their skills.

We’ll trust you to:

Ensure our editorial content is on point and meets Bloomberg’s standards
Be responsible for the planning of daily and longer-term news events, including field productions
Drive visual storytelling through production of video and graphics
Manage resource and assignments
Promote Asia TV content across our global shows and media platforms
Guide and grow the team, provide regular feedback
Communicate effectively with multiple teams across Bloomberg News
Work and thrive under deadline pressure while juggling different priorities

You’ll need to have:

At least 7 years of newsroom experience
Proven recent and relevant business news desk experience
Experience working in a live news environment
Strong news judgement with a focus on global business and economics
Experience working with video and other visual elements
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility in working hours, including early starts
Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organisation

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.