Associate Reporter, Labor & Benefits

Bloomberg Industry Group

97d

About The Position

Performs general assignment and beat reporting and write in-depth analytical pieces. Researches, and writes news stories and features for assigned publication(s). Demonstrated ability to report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline. Working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques. Demonstrated ability to develop and cover a beat, including developing sources, developing story ideas, and conducting interviews. Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes. Ability to attend outside meetings, hearings, news events, etc., and to report on them clearly and accurately for deadline. Proficiency in MS Office. Ability to use Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools and other technology effectively with Bloomberg Industry Group training. Excellent proofreading skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in English or journalism preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in journalism.
• At least one year reporting on subject areas covered by assigned publications.
• Working knowledge of journalism principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of federal and state legislative, regulatory, and judicial processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to use Bloomberg Industry Group publishing tools and other technology effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general assignment and beat reporting.
• Write in-depth analytical pieces.
• Research and write news stories and features for assigned publication(s).
• Report and write news stories and features with minimal editing under deadline.
• Develop and cover a beat, including developing sources and story ideas.
• Conduct interviews.
• Attend outside meetings, hearings, news events, etc., and report on them clearly and accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees