Korea Bureau Editor

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 intraday 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 Seoul Bureau Editor to deliver clear copy on breaking news and enterprise stories from Korea across different topics. You're a journalist who makes quick and thoughtful decisions to turn around both long and short pieces under time pressure. You will also be expected to help mentor and guide reporters in the bureau to develop new ways to gain the reader’s imagination.
We'll trust you to:

Turn out quick, informative pieces and then follow up with bigger-picture takes
Build influential relationships across the newsroom to ensure our coverage captures the context of local developments and resonates globally and across all platforms
Work with reporters to develop ideas, while bringing your own perspective to add depth and value
Innovate with story formats while promoting diversity of thought and representation throughout our coverage

You'll need to have:

At least 5 years of experience in business journalism
Editing experience in a real-time newsroom environment, ideally across multiple subject areas.
Proficiency in both written and spoken English, understanding of the Korean language would be a plus
Attention to detail and a big-picture outlook
Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization

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