EMEA Economic Data News Editor - FRANKFURT

EMEA Economic Data News Editor - FRANKFURT Location Frankfurt Business Area News and Media Ref # 10042386

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 daily 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 an editor to join the EMEA economic data news team. This person would be responsible for coverage of a group of countries' economic indicators across the region. This includes writing and editing news in formats such as breaking news headlines, short bullet-point stories and data tables. The right candidate will have a desire to innovate, a passion for fast news coverage and rock-solid reliability.

We'll trust you to:

• Provide fast and accurate coverage of economic indicators that Bloomberg Terminal clients rely on
• Innovate with new ideas on the best ways to collect, analyze and present economic data
• Survey economists for scheduled indicators and medium-term forecasts
• Develop solutions to improve the existing workflow for processing and editing data-focused stories
• Edit data-rich economic news for accuracy, clarity and style
• Research and implement different ways of generating insights and visual assets from publicly available reports and Bloomberg Terminal data to supply the newsroom with smarter, faster, and more accurate material for reporting
• Collaborate with fellow reporters, data editors and economists to identify opportunities for improving coverage 

You'll need to have:

• Background in Economics, Journalism, Finance or another related field
• Python data science skills and working knowledge of Excel VBA
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Proficiency in another European language is desirable
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced news environment
• A strong ability to adapt and embrace new technologies

We'd love to see:

• Working knowledge of Bloomberg Terminal
• A competitive desire to win

The role can be based in either Frankfurt or London.

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