Senior Writer, Weekend Edition

This job is with Bloomberg, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Smarter, Faster, and as always - First. That's our philosophy. Bloomberg Media empowers global business leaders with breaking news, expert opinion and proprietary data distributed on every platform, across every time zone. Like our products and solutions- our teams are agile, dynamic, and innovative. We work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy for which we're known. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We challenge each other. And through our countless volunteer projects, we help bring out the best in our communities as around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.

Bloomberg delivers critical information in a world where information matters. We give influential decision makers in business, finance and government a competitive edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of news, people and ideas. To do that, we need a constant flow of ideas, energy and innovation-which is where you come in.
Bloomberg Digital is looking for an insightful, experienced, and versatile features writer to contribute to our new weekend edition. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional journalist, with fluency and interest in a wide range of cultural, social and political topics, as well as deep knowledge of business and finance. Comfort in a collaborative and continually evolving digital news environment is a must.

We’ll trust you to:

• Report and write original, insightful profiles, essays, features and other pieces for our weekend ideas section
  
• Spot opportunities for great stories and ideas at the intersections of finance, business, culture, society and politics
  
• Pitch in to help produce a sharp, surprising and distinctive edition every weekend
  
• Collaborate with beat reporters and editors across our global newsroom to identify ideas, sources and profile subjects and ensure that stories reflect their expertise
  
• Integrate your work across Bloomberg media platforms, including audio, newsletters, TV and events
  

You’ll need to have:

• At least 7 years of experience in journalism and a proven track record of insightful, compelling and well-written work, including deeply reported magazine-style features
  
• An extensive network of sources, and experience both securing and executing high-profile interviews
  
• Interest in and understanding of financial markets and how they interact with everything else
  
• Boundless curiosity and ideas

Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it’s never dull. We’re a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.

If this sounds like you:

Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll
get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel
free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2024