Brussels
1 day ago
Economy & Government Editor - Brussels

Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from daily coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It’s what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.

We are looking for a Government and Economy Editor to work with our team of reporters in Brussels and across western Europe, to produce agenda-setting stories that will make readers sit up and take notice.

Based in the heart of the European Union, you’ll be helping to drive our coverage of the bloc's efforts to respond to an increasingly hostile world, handling everything from spot news, headlines and scoops to in-depth features. At the nexus of our European economy and government teams, you'll also work with our reporters from across the continent to weave together intel and explain the European story to readers around the globe.

We’ll look for you to identify key themes which resonate with Bloomberg readers and to create a framework for reporters as you organize the daily coverage.

We'll place a premium on your ability to zoom in on what matters and then connect the dots to tell our stories from a global perspective.

The relationships you'll build with colleagues across the newsroom are going to be crucial to your success. You'll get to know the reporters' different strengths and interests and you'll earn their trust by consistently helping them to make the most of their reporting. You'll also learn to harness the skills of journalists across the continent to bring your stories to life in different formats and reach the broadest possible audience.

We'll trust you to:Forge positive relationships with reporters and work out how to use their different skill setsThink creatively about ways to make our content accessible to a diverse audience of business-savvy readersCollaborate with your colleagues to elevate our coverage across the news cycle

You'll need to have:

A track record in political, economic or business journalismExperience working in a fast-paced real-time news organizationNative-level English and one or more western European languages, preferably including FrenchThe ambition and drive to be first with the news that our clients care about

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 

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