Job Requisition Number:44180
The Role
Bloomberg News seeks an editor to join its Nairobi bureau to assist with our coverage in Kenya and East Africa. Responsibilities include generating and shaping ideas, editing copy, coaching and mentoring reporters and interacting with fellow editors on the team as well as across the organization. The successful applicant will be able to work with teams to produce breaking news stories under deadline pressure, as well as longer in-depth features, ensuring all are clear, comprehensive and accurate.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
-Previous financial journalism experience is essential
-Ability to work gracefully under pressure
-Proven success in generating story ideas and producing outstanding copy
-Ability to coach reporters on interviewing and writing is required
-Knowledge of the economy, financial markets, and business
What Bloomberg does – and how you can make your mark here:
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.
At Bloomberg, you will have the opportunity to go above and beyond and to take risks. Be a part of an organization that is entering new markets, launching new ventures and pushing boundaries. Our ever-expanding array of technology, data, news and media services fosters innovation and empowers clients – and offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth.
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