TOP & Today Editor - San Francisco
About the role
Bloomberg News is seeking an Editor for the Americas News Desk's Top & Today team. We're looking for a self-starter with a passion for breaking news as well as longer-form pieces, a journalist who can also generate ideas and present them in clear and exciting ways to reach the widest possible audience. As a member of the newsroom's control center, you will be responsible for showcasing our best work on TOP and the Today section of the Bloomberg Professional app. You'll draw on your extensive experience in financial and business news to steer our coverage in a smart direction that speaks to the strengths of Bloomberg News, connecting the dots between various themes and going beyond the obvious angles of a story. At the same time you'll advocate for the reader, ensuring that we answer their questions, and respect their time and intellect, through our writing and presentation.
Responsibilities
- Curate the TOP and Today pages on a daily basis, in line with terminal clients' interests
- Offer thoughtful guidance and feedback to teams on coverage and story pitches
- Advocate for the reader's time and interests
- Be calm under pressure
- Spot coverage gaps and opportunities across platforms
Requirements
- Excellent news judgment and strong editing/writing skills
- At least five years of experience in an editing role in a real-time newsroom
- Experience working across multiple beats or regions is a plus
- A talent for looking beyond the obvious story
- Digital, video and multimedia skills are a plus
- Knowledge of financial markets and the ability to understand the market impact of news developments
Pay
Salary Range: 90,000 – 125,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus
Benefits
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Life insurance
- Various wellness programs