Asia Economic Data News Team Leader - Hong Kong

Asia Economic Data News Team Leader - Hong Kong Location Hong Kong Business Area News and Media Ref # 10044752

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 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.

Nothing is more essential to Bloomberg clients than the timely delivery of macroeconomic data. From central bank rate decisions and inflation to unemployment and GDP, key economic indicators are the drivers of global markets and the foundation of Bloomberg's news coverage.

The Economic Data news team is the frontline of this coverage, delivering numbers accurately and quickly while also providing instant context that's vital to decision makers. We are real-time data journalists who build workflows to import, transform, format and publish figures within seconds. We are also responsible for surveying hundreds of economists each week to produce medium-term forecasts and the consensus estimates that help traders decide whether to buy or sell.

We're seeking a versatile candidate to serve as Team Leader for Asia Pacific Economic Data News, based in Hong Kong. You will be responsible for covering the release of major indicators in a region that's home to three of the world's five largest economies, plus many other markets pivotal in geopolitics and commerce. With US tariffs set to buffet the region for years to come, our headlines, short stories and tables are increasingly important. Yet we must also innovate in our coverage and identify opportunities to ensure we keep up with a changing economic world.

The ideal candidate combines news judgment, technical knowledge and management skills or potential with an interest in economic data and a competitive streak. You know how to communicate well, you're calm under pressure and you understand the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships across the newsroom and company. You should be an agent for change who thinks outside the box to meet evolving client demands.

Last but not least, you embrace the challenges of managing people, and you do it thoughtfully and patiently. You get great satisfaction from helping people build their careers at Bloomberg, and you're constantly looking for opportunities for your team to learn and grow.

We'll trust you to:

• Deliver key economic data with accuracy, speed, clarity and context
• Make decisions under deadline pressure to resolve challenges and add value to coverage
• Innovate with new ideas on the best ways to collect, analyze and present economic data
• Improve and reimagine workflows using new and existing technology
• Build and maintain a robust internal network and collaborate with a range of teams
• Develop your team members' careers and identify future leaders

You'll need to have:

• At least 10 years of experience in a field related to Economics, Finance, Data Science, or Journalism
• Proficiency in data skills including Excel, VBA and/or Python
• Interest in AI and large language models
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• A sharp focus on the needs of the real-time client
• Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization
• A desire to learn and to constructively question the status quo
  
  

We'd also like to see:

• Previous experience leading a team
• Proficiency in Mandarin is desirable

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

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