Editor, Digital Explainers, APAC
Bloomberg Digital is looking for an Editor to commission and edit explainer content across all media platforms in the APAC region. The ideal candidate would be a digital native editor who understands how to leverage the data we have access to from our audience - either from search engines, on-site analytics or subscriber feedback - in order to answer questions and provide more context around news events for our user base on bloomberg.com and the terminal.
The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with a passion for explaining the context behind news stories. In this role you should be curious about a wide range of topics including business, finance, markets, economics, technology, the environment, health, politics, government and culture. You are a dynamic editor eager to work across all of Bloomberg’s platforms. Comfort with a highly collaborative and innovative setting is a must.
We'll trust you to:
Have excellent news judgment, sharp communication skills and a sense of urgency on breaking news
Conceptualize and edit news explainers, both breaking and feature pieces, in a variety of formats
Simplify language, enabling the reader to see the forest and not just the trees
Incorporate search engine optimization trends into your story selection and editing decisions
Collaborate effectively across the team, the newsroom and platforms
You'll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree or degree-equivalent qualifications
At least 3 years text editing experience in a news organization
Proficiency in analytics tools including but not limited to Parsley, Chartbeat
Experience in using web publishing tools or CMS
A flair for editing copy into standout text
The ability to distinguish authoritative sources, to research a topic thoroughly, and to fairly present both sides of an argument
A proven record as a team player who collaborates easily and effectively
Experience working on data visualizations, video, audio or events is a plus.
Fluency in both written and spoken English
Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization
We'd love to see:
Experience working on data visualizations, video, audio or events
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.