Finance Reporter

Finance Reporter - Sydney

Description & Requirements

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.

Bloomberg News is seeking a well-sourced, experienced and collaborative reporter to cover the Australian banking, investing and finance sector out of Sydney, a role offering a unique opportunity to cover the biggest stories in one of the world's most interesting financial markets.

We're looking for a reporter to break news across banks, hedge funds and financial regulators. You'll be expected to track on-the-ground developments at Australia's biggest financial firms from Macquarie to ANZ, as well as expansion of global players. We expect you to stay on top of the biggest news from senior executive changes to new business strategies and regulatory crackdowns. The candidate should be a self starter with in-depth knowledge and possess a sophisticated ability to write with authority to explain firms' decisions and their implications.

You'll have the opportunity to present your scoops and stories across Bloomberg platforms including Terminal, , TV, Podcast, newsletters, video and our suite of magazines.

You'll work with other experienced reporters and editors across teams and bureaus on fast breaking stories and ambitious enterprise projects that bring sophisticated tales to life for our discerning readers. The ideal candidate can pivot from on-the-day news to bigger pieces and has the ability to juggle multiple stories and responsibilities at the same time.

You should have a track record of developing sources, generating scoops and writing longer-form enterprise pieces. Experience covering banks is a plus, as is a ready source book and a great attitude towards tackling fast moving stories.

We'll trust you to:

• Constantly develop sourcing at the highest levels in order to break the biggest news in the industry
• Produce quick-fire stories as well as long-term pieces that go beyond daily news cycle
• Collaborate both within the banking team and across the newsroom
• Explore original ways to tell our biggest stories including events
• Take the initiative and drive our coverage of the finance industry

You'll need to have:

• At least 5 years of recent experience working in business journalism
• Experience working in a real time news environment
• Experience covering the financial sector as a reporter
• Passion for career growth and willingness to embrace change
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
• A strong work ethic; and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• 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.

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