Bloomberg
US Consumer Team Leader
Bloomberg, Chicago, IL
Walmart. McDonald's. Procter & Gamble. Nike. They're some of the most recognizable brands in the world, companies that reflect the biggest trends in the global economy. And they're under pressure to serve an increasingly price-conscious and discerning global consumer.
Bloomberg's US Consumer team covers the shifting fortunes of iconic corporations and new challengers in retail, food, restaurants, apparel and packaged goods. And we're looking for a leader to steer this vital area of coverage, working with reporters to nail scoops, write authoritatively on deadline, and generate features and projects across multiple platforms.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
An experienced journalist who knows how to break news and manage a team of reporters to expand their sources and tease out tips and ideas. A strong writer who's equally comfortable jamming out a few paragraphs under pressure or working with reporters on the framing of a long-form piece. An unflappable personality who can juggle multiple breaking stories, project management meetings, and personnel matters.
A nimble editor who can work across a variety of digital, video and data visualization platforms. A financially savvy thinker who can spot a nugget of news buried deep in a filing and also make stories a delight to read. And above all, a person with a clear sense of purpose, mission and news judgment, someone who knows how to set priorities and focus on what matters most.
WE'LL TRUST YOU TO:
Bloomberg's US Consumer team covers the shifting fortunes of iconic corporations and new challengers in retail, food, restaurants, apparel and packaged goods. And we're looking for a leader to steer this vital area of coverage, working with reporters to nail scoops, write authoritatively on deadline, and generate features and projects across multiple platforms.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
An experienced journalist who knows how to break news and manage a team of reporters to expand their sources and tease out tips and ideas. A strong writer who's equally comfortable jamming out a few paragraphs under pressure or working with reporters on the framing of a long-form piece. An unflappable personality who can juggle multiple breaking stories, project management meetings, and personnel matters.
A nimble editor who can work across a variety of digital, video and data visualization platforms. A financially savvy thinker who can spot a nugget of news buried deep in a filing and also make stories a delight to read. And above all, a person with a clear sense of purpose, mission and news judgment, someone who knows how to set priorities and focus on what matters most.
WE'LL TRUST YOU TO:
- Work with reporters and editors to get scoops, as well as conceptualize and publish intelligent, high-impact news
- Shepherd and edit breaking news stories from scoops to analysis on tight daily deadlines
- Edit feature-length stories about the consumer industry's impact on consumers, economies and societies in general
- Work with reporters to ensure accuracy
- Collaborate with reporters and editors across the newsroom
- Help develop team members' skills, conduct reviews and support employees' career paths
- Be committed to the best journalistic practices
- Minimum of five years of business journalism experience, with editing and management experience a plus
- Knowledge of and interest in consumer behavior and industries such as retail and consumer goods
- The ability to write and edit quickly and concisely under deadline pressure
- Ease of working with others across the newsroom 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: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/careers/working-here/news-and-research/?tactic-page=588594 Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Bloomberg provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodation include but are not limited to making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email AMER[redacted] (mailto:AMER[redacted]) (Americas), EMEA[redacted] (mailto:EMEA[redacted]) (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), or APAC[redacted] (mailto:APAC[redacted]) (Asia-Pacific), based on the region you are submitting an application for.