Breaking News Editor, Wires - Toronto

Bloomberg L.P.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial news organization is seeking a Breaking News Editor in Toronto. You will make fast editorial decisions and create impactful headlines to keep readers informed globally. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and leverage AI to enhance newsroom operations. Responsibilities include crafting headlines, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with teams worldwide. This role requires strong editorial skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced financial or business news environment.
• Strong editorial skills with a focus on concise headlines.
• Ability to apply AI technology in news workflows.

Responsibilities

• Make swift editorial decisions as news breaks.
• Craft impactful headlines for global readers.
• Collaborate with reporters and editors worldwide.

Skills

Curiosity and initiative in applying AI to news workflows

Comfort with data and analytics

Proven experience in fast-paced financial news

Strong editorial judgment

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Breaking News Editor, Wires - Toronto

Location

Toronto

Business Area

News and Media

Ref #

10047873

Description & Requirements

As a Breaking News Editor, you’ll be at the heart of Bloomberg’s real‑time coverage, scanning a constant flow of corporate news to identify what matters most. You’ll make swift, confident editorial decisions and craft clear, impactful headlines that move at lightning speed to inform global readers.

We’re looking for someone who not only thrives in the high‑speed environment of breaking financial news but also understands how AI can transform journalism – from smarter news monitoring to optimizing how we deliver headlines. You’ll help explore and implement ways to infuse AI into our newsroom workflow, ensuring we stay ahead of the competition.

Whether it’s tracking regulatory filing or parsing corporate earnings, you’ll ensure Bloomberg delivers accurate, timely, and insightful updates. Collaboration is key: you’ll work closely with reporters and editors across bureaus and newsrooms worldwide to uphold Bloomberg’s reputation for speed, accuracy, and clarity.

We’ll trust you to:

• Lead with urgency and accuracy — make fast, sound editorial calls as news breaks, ensuring Bloomberg’s coverage stays first and flawless
• Craft headlines that matter — write and edit clear, impactful copy that captures the essence of complex financial developments in seconds
• Champion innovation — explore and implement ways AI and automation can enhance our newsroom workflow, from monitoring to publishing
• Collaborate across the globe — work closely with editors, reporters, and product teams to deliver seamless, high‑impact news coverage
• Stay ahead of the curve — continuously track market‑moving events, regulatory filings, and earnings reports to surface what truly matters
• Balance speed with judgment — remain calm, analytical, and precise even under intense deadline pressure

You’ll need to have:

• Curiosity and initiative in applying AI or automation to news workflows
• Comfort with data, analytics, and emerging newsroom technologies
• Proven experience working in a fast‑paced financial or business news environment
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to write and edit sharp, concise headlines
• The ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure

If this sounds like you:

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