Explainer Editor (APAC)

Bloomberg Digital is looking for a Hong Kong or Singapore-based editor to commission and edit news explainers. You will focus on content related to the APAC region, but as part of a small, global team, your work will touch other regions as well. 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 and technology — as well as the environment, health, politics, government and culture. Comfort with a highly collaborative and innovative setting is a must.

We'll trust you to:

Have excellent news judgment, a sense of urgency on breaking news, and a strong understanding of what makes a story suitable for Bloomberg.
Continually generate new ideas for explainers — both big and small — get them assigned, and move them from conception to publication expeditiously.
Be able to keep long-term projects advancing while also regularly publishing short-term projects.
Be a careful editor, ensuring text is logically organized; language is clear and precise; jargon, repetition and opinion are excised; and style, grammar and punctuation are correct.
Use audience data to inform the topics we explain and analyze how pieces resonate with readers.
Collaborate effectively across the team, the newsroom and platforms, conducting yourself honestly, professionally and collegially.

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
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 and/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.