Job Title: Agile and Passionate Journalist for Breaking News Team
Bloomberg News seeks a skilled journalist to join our team in Zurich or Frankfurt, covering fast-paced market-moving news, including political stories, company news, and monetary policy.
As a Breaking News Editor, you will be the first point of contact for news stories from Switzerland and Germany. You will monitor information sources such as social media, regulatory wires, and company websites, using strong news judgment to decide which stories have potential to impact the market.
You will relay this information in headlines and dispatches, ensuring timely and clear delivery to our real-time clients. This role requires working early hours, staying alert during the morning rush, and making split-second decisions under pressure.
Collaborating with a dedicated team of editors, you will experience the camaraderie that defines Breaking News across the EMEA region. Our team thrives in high-pressure environments, planning meticulously while embracing surprises.
We are looking for an individual who can work well with people and technology, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information on social media. If you excel in fast-paced environments, we encourage you to join our Breaking News team.
* Main Responsibilities:
* Make swift and decisive judgments on breaking news stories, including M&A, corporate earnings, and government news.
* Stay focused in demanding environments.
* Compose accurate, clear flash headlines that move markets.
* Monitor major news stories and trends impacting market participants.
* Collaborate with Bloomberg reporters and editors within your bureau and across the region.
* Be a dependable, flexible, and constructive team player.
* Requirements:
* Fluency in German.
* Experience covering politics, financial, and business news.
* The ability to make quick decisions and write short stories under pressure.
* An eye for detail, facts, and numbers.
* Preferrable Skills:
* Familiarity with social media and the ability to evaluate information credibility.
* A strong ability to adapt and learn new technology.
* Flexibility with hours and assignments, as news is unpredictable.