Deputy Team Lead, AI and Tech Policy

Bloomberg Industry Group•Arlington, VA

About The Position

One of the hottest news topics today is AI and tech policy, which dominates the conversation at the White House, in Congress, and at state houses as well as C-suites and boardrooms. Help guide a talented team of Bloomberg Industry Group reporters whose beats are at the intersection of politics, regulation, and risk. Direct breaking news and enterprise journalism that’s essential for legal, tax, government, and business audiences. This is your opportunity to own news coverage that connects all the key players, politics, and policy.

Requirements

Exceptional curiosity and news judgment.
Top-notch editing skills.
Knowledge of reader needs and what coverage will resonate.
Ability to adapt to new technology and tools.
Excellent organizational skills.
Courage to make tough decisions.
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in journalism or equivalent experience.
Five-or-more years of experience in journalism, with demonstrated success producing excellent and ambitious stories.

Responsibilities

Be a newsroom leader, strengthening culture and people.
Monitor the daily flow of news and ensure quality standards remain high.
Coordinate the team of reporters and editors.
Understand newsroom developments and ensure coverage of major developments from all relevant angles.
Make assignments and set the team’s agenda, from daily coverage to longer term targets.
Provide constructive feedback and help editors communicate effectively.
Adapt to new technology and tools.
Track reporter/editor availability, prioritize resources, and analyze data to inform coverage decisions.
Make tough decisions in the moment as news breaks, learn from mistakes, and adjust as needed.
Educate reporters and editors about newsroom goals and help them create the best possible stories on their beat.
Set high standards and lead by personal example.
Think big and challenge the team to do the same.